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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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Christopher IrmenMD

Family Practice · Jamestown, ND 58401

NPI: 1093078479

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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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9,110

Total Claims

$906K

Drug Cost

669

Beneficiaries

$1,354

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-33%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.7% vs 2.6% avg

+27%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,354 vs $1,068 avg

+41%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% 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 92% 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

1.7%

Opioid Rate

157

Opioid Claims

$8,093

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,143 claims · $755K

Generic: 7,853 claims · $144K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide94$108K
Apixaban75$65K
Rivaroxaban48$63K
Insulin Aspart48$61K
Liraglutide17$46K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog26$36K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter35$34K
Empagliflozin35$32K
Dulaglutide20$28K
Insulin Degludec37$26K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog36$26K
Insulin Degludec22$20K
Levetiracetam16$19K
Insulin Lispro14$17K
Topiramate12$16K

Prescribing Profile

127

Unique Drugs

$238K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$182K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

43%

Female

1.18

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