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Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.

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Medhat RaoufM.D.

Internal Medicine · Ringwood, NJ 7456

NPI: 1063464246

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

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Risk Flags

High long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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8,624

Total Claims

$825K

Drug Cost

371

Beneficiaries

$2,223

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,223 vs $1,411 avg

+54%

Brand preference vs peers

16.3% vs 10.6% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

0.9%

Opioid Rate

80

Opioid Claims

$2,430

Opioid Cost

25.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 1,396 claims · $648K

Generic: 7,147 claims · $173K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Risperidone Microspheres47$73K
Sitagliptin Phosphate81$71K
Apixaban174$69K
Dulaglutide60$49K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase22$24K
Asenapine42$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog46$18K
Rivaroxaban64$17K
Linagliptin39$16K
Insulin Detemir16$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog30$14K
Semaglutide12$12K
Tirzepatide13$12K
Empagliflozin16$9,842
Cyclosporine25$8,625

Prescribing Profile

156

Unique Drugs

$181K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$74K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.45

Avg Risk Score

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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations.Methodology · About