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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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Jose Marciano CastroMD

Internal Medicine · Wilmington, DE 19808

NPI: 1083792352

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🟡 Moderate

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

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12,316

Total Claims

$2.3M

Drug Cost

693

Beneficiaries

$3,269

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 21/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+13%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.5% vs 2.2% avg

+132%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,269 vs $1,411 avg

+75%

Brand preference vs peers

18.6% 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 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

2.5%

Opioid Rate

312

Opioid Claims

$7,420

Opioid Cost

8.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 2,264 claims · $2.0M

Generic: 9,907 claims · $261K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin172$248K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol186$210K
Semaglutide136$139K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter134$126K
Dulaglutide67$107K
Apixaban86$101K
Linagliptin76$94K
Mirabegron76$87K
Sitagliptin Phosphate50$64K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog120$63K
Insulin Aspart74$57K
Tirzepatide50$56K
Rivaroxaban50$43K
Insulin Glargine/Lixisenatide44$42K
Semaglutide25$42K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$745K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$344K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

69

Avg Age

49%

Female

1.49

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