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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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Scott BensonMD

Family Practice · Cannon Falls, MN 55009

NPI: 1063474518

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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10,818

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

831

Beneficiaries

$1,607

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+96%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.0% vs 2.6% avg

+50%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,607 vs $1,068 avg

+13%

Brand preference vs peers

10.2% vs 9.0% 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 84% 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

5.0%

Opioid Rate

546

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

9.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,092 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 9,640 claims · $306K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban108$161K
Rivaroxaban67$107K
Semaglutide58$98K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog45$61K
Lamotrigine13$52K
Empagliflozin26$41K
Dulaglutide23$40K
Tirzepatide20$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog20$25K
Insulin Aspart18$24K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr24$17K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol22$16K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol15$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate20$14K
Glucagon15$13K

Prescribing Profile

148

Unique Drugs

$333K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$164K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

45%

Female

1.10

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