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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 ChristieP.A.

Physician Assistant · Holdrege, NE 68949

NPI: 1083650790

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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15,278

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

571

Beneficiaries

$2,134

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. 109,535 Physician Assistant providers

-27%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.7% vs 9.2% avg

+197%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,134 vs $719 avg

+95%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% vs 6.7% 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 91% 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

6.7%

Opioid Rate

1,030

Opioid Claims

$42K

Opioid Cost

10.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,970 claims · $915K

Generic: 13,206 claims · $298K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dapagliflozin Propanediol101$81K
Empagliflozin79$75K
Semaglutide64$68K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide65$60K
Apixaban97$57K
Rufinamide14$54K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter54$38K
Dulaglutide36$38K
Denosumab22$37K
Sitagliptin Phosphate42$35K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate74$31K
Linaclotide56$31K
Insulin Degludec23$28K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf98$20K
Rivaroxaban33$20K

Prescribing Profile

182

Unique Drugs

$298K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$106K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

47%

Female

1.08

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