⚠️

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.

Read our methodology →

Joseph DepetroMD

Family Practice · Wellsburg, WV 26070

NPI: 1083764666

Share:

21

🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

Learn more →

Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

Risk indicators are statistical patterns, not allegations. Learn more

12,759

Total Claims

$969K

Drug Cost

740

Beneficiaries

$1,309

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

Score components are additive. Read full methodology

Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+54%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.0% vs 2.6% avg

+23%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,309 vs $1,068 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

11.2% 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

🤖

ML fraud detection score of 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

⚠️

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

4.0%

Opioid Rate

507

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

2.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,415 claims · $776K

Generic: 11,269 claims · $185K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban290$246K
Semaglutide70$106K
Sitagliptin Phosphate57$56K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol25$33K
Empagliflozin27$32K
Dulaglutide20$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate44$20K
Sacubitril/Valsartan16$20K
Linagliptin30$19K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter14$14K
Rivaroxaban34$12K
Oxycodone Hcl13$12K
Levothyroxine Sodium580$9,525
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen268$7,504
Atorvastatin Calcium635$7,442

Prescribing Profile

155

Unique Drugs

$400K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$134K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.04

Avg Risk Score

Explore More

Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations.Methodology · About