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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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Eran MatalonM.D.

Internal Medicine · Santa Rosa, CA 95405

NPI: 1073656815

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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-prescriber

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9,671

Total Claims

$905K

Drug Cost

636

Beneficiaries

$1,423

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+3%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.3% vs 2.2% avg

+1%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,423 vs $1,411 avg

+21%

Brand preference vs peers

12.8% 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 88% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

223

Opioid Claims

$4,850

Opioid Cost

22.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,234 claims · $641K

Generic: 8,392 claims · $261K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban190$90K
Rivaroxaban101$59K
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala12$50K
Empagliflozin35$47K
Rifaximin28$40K
Dulaglutide21$30K
Risperidone Microspheres18$23K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase21$19K
Cariprazine Hcl28$19K
Mirabegron33$15K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter13$14K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog43$14K
Sacubitril/Valsartan32$14K
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate19$13K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol16$12K

Prescribing Profile

142

Unique Drugs

$221K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$30K

GLP-1 Drugs

30.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.51

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