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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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Luke LemkeM.D.

Family Practice · Columbus, NE 68601

NPI: 1104820489

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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

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

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17,132

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

688

Beneficiaries

$2,299

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-1%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.6% vs 2.6% avg

+115%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,299 vs $1,068 avg

+63%

Brand preference vs peers

14.7% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

2.6%

Opioid Rate

437

Opioid Claims

$7,283

Opioid Cost

3.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 2,496 claims · $1.3M

Generic: 14,477 claims · $257K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Empagliflozin284$232K
Apixaban267$157K
Dulaglutide125$144K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol125$86K
Mirabegron155$51K
Semaglutide49$48K
Insulin Aspart43$45K
Insulin Detemir51$42K
Rivaroxaban55$41K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter42$31K
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf145$29K
Insulin Detemir50$28K
Tirzepatide25$27K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$24K
Evolocumab28$22K

Prescribing Profile

159

Unique Drugs

$566K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$219K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.06

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