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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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Falan McknightMD

Family Practice · Ackerman, MS 39735

NPI: 1073173514

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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14,049

Total Claims

$997K

Drug Cost

505

Beneficiaries

$1,975

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-90%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.3% vs 2.6% avg

+85%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,975 vs $1,068 avg

+15%

Brand preference vs peers

10.4% 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 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

0.3%

Opioid Rate

38

Opioid Claims

$775

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,450 claims · $759K

Generic: 12,548 claims · $236K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide71$101K
Apixaban105$63K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol66$57K
Dulaglutide38$50K
Semaglutide44$44K
Rivaroxaban67$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate28$35K
Insulin Aspart26$31K
Potassium Chloride456$29K
Insulin Degludec21$27K
Mirabegron53$27K
Tirzepatide21$25K
Empagliflozin19$17K
Risperidone Microspheres25$17K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate37$15K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$251K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$220K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.35

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