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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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Charles HarperMD

Internal Medicine · Norfolk, NE 68701

NPI: 1063620961

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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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24,785

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,043

Beneficiaries

$2,132

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

+55%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.2% avg

+51%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,132 vs $1,411 avg

+37%

Brand preference vs peers

14.6% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

861

Opioid Claims

$58K

Opioid Cost

23.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 3,588 claims · $1.8M

Generic: 20,989 claims · $436K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban496$273K
Empagliflozin222$154K
Dulaglutide134$140K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol162$123K
Semaglutide93$100K
Mirabegron205$86K
Sitagliptin Phosphate80$59K
Liraglutide36$54K
Rivaroxaban46$47K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog106$45K
Insulin Aspart60$38K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate67$37K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter45$36K
Lamotrigine12$36K
Linaclotide56$34K

Prescribing Profile

200

Unique Drugs

$694K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$323K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.18

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