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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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Richard BakerMD

Family Practice · Rutland, VT 5701

NPI: 1063477099

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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10,610

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

567

Beneficiaries

$2,009

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

+124%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.8% vs 2.6% avg

+88%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,009 vs $1,068 avg

+36%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% 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 92% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 18 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

5.8%

Opioid Rate

612

Opioid Claims

$58K

Opioid Cost

12.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,288 claims · $840K

Generic: 9,208 claims · $292K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban138$117K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol49$44K
Dulaglutide26$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate23$33K
Semaglutide32$32K
Linaclotide30$28K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog13$26K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate43$25K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog24$24K
Tiotropium Bromide31$24K
Mirabegron30$22K
Liraglutide13$20K
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl49$19K
Fluticasone Propionate48$18K
Insulin Aspart12$18K

Prescribing Profile

169

Unique Drugs

$244K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$88K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.13

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