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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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Joseph HashemMD

Internal Medicine · Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

NPI: 1104859883

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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18,523

Total Claims

$3.2M

Drug Cost

811

Beneficiaries

$3,917

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+67%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.7% vs 2.2% avg

+178%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,917 vs $1,411 avg

+50%

Brand preference vs peers

15.9% 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 88% 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

3.7%

Opioid Rate

694

Opioid Claims

$46K

Opioid Cost

11.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 2,924 claims · $2.8M

Generic: 15,432 claims · $357K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban237$273K
Dulaglutide108$182K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter151$171K
Empagliflozin140$159K
Rivaroxaban134$144K
Semaglutide89$123K
Adalimumab16$119K
Tirzepatide81$98K
Adalimumab12$90K
Canagliflozin81$88K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol66$79K
Finerenone48$59K
Insulin Aspart59$52K
Mirabegron44$41K
Insulin Degludec58$41K

Prescribing Profile

232

Unique Drugs

$780K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$442K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

50%

Female

1.09

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