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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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Thaeer SawaMD

General Practice · Sterling Heights, MI 48310

NPI: 1093109241

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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 cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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9,313

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

237

Beneficiaries

$5,219

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

-57%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.5% avg

+363%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,219 vs $1,128 avg

+119%

Brand preference vs peers

18.4% vs 8.4% 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 85% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

98

Opioid Claims

$786

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 1,668 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 7,377 claims · $129K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin295$291K
Dulaglutide168$186K
Linaclotide133$78K
Linagliptin74$70K
Apixaban69$54K
Insulin Aspart56$53K
Denosumab25$42K
Sitagliptin Phosphate26$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog40$26K
Semaglutide24$25K
Icosapent Ethyl90$24K
Rivaroxaban16$19K
Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl18$17K
Mirabegron34$16K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate36$15K

Prescribing Profile

136

Unique Drugs

$456K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$211K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.50

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