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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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Michael KlugM.D.

Internal Medicine · Omaha, NE 68118

NPI: 1093166050

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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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9,480

Total Claims

$955K

Drug Cost

603

Beneficiaries

$1,584

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

-59%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.2% avg

+12%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,584 vs $1,411 avg

+9%

Brand preference vs peers

11.6% 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 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

88

Opioid Claims

$728

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,097 claims · $775K

Generic: 8,352 claims · $179K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin132$145K
Semaglutide120$142K
Tirzepatide86$113K
Apixaban118$110K
Dulaglutide68$75K
Mirabegron34$28K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate35$18K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter20$14K
Atorvastatin Calcium802$10K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol16$7,722
Tamsulosin Hcl247$6,899
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol11$6,897
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol12$6,732
Levothyroxine Sodium439$6,210
Pantoprazole Sodium279$5,438

Prescribing Profile

115

Unique Drugs

$256K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$329K

GLP-1 Drugs

21.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

32%

Female

1.07

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