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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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Ty HargroderMD

Hospice and Palliative Care · Eunice, LA 70535

NPI: 1093761645

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,579

Total Claims

$705K

Drug Cost

327

Beneficiaries

$2,156

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,080 Hospice and Palliative Care providers

-91%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.9% vs 33.2% avg

+253%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,156 vs $611 avg

+112%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% vs 6.7% 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

2.9%

Opioid Rate

275

Opioid Claims

$9,311

Opioid Cost

4.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,356 claims · $503K

Generic: 8,169 claims · $198K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban221$68K
Linaclotide137$43K
Rivaroxaban110$33K
Dulaglutide24$28K
Linagliptin72$19K
Empagliflozin49$19K
Mirabegron64$18K
Sitagliptin Phosphate40$13K
Sacubitril/Valsartan37$13K
Risperidone Microspheres15$12K
Tiotropium Bromide22$12K
Naloxegol Oxalate38$8,514
Potassium Chloride202$7,401
Insulin Detemir20$7,052
Cyclosporine14$6,542

Prescribing Profile

154

Unique Drugs

$154K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$28K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

74

Avg Age

52%

Female

2.51

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