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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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Anthony CarterMD

Geriatric Medicine · Tompkinsville, KY 42167

NPI: 1104890276

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 91%

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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23,175

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

781

Beneficiaries

$2,698

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. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

-71%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.7% vs 2.6% avg

+118%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,698 vs $1,237 avg

+34%

Brand preference vs peers

12.3% vs 9.2% 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 91% 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

0.7%

Opioid Rate

170

Opioid Claims

$2,434

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 2,814 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 20,106 claims · $407K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban206$138K
Rivaroxaban171$110K
Sitagliptin Phosphate119$104K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog123$103K
Semaglutide78$86K
Rifaximin16$63K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter72$62K
Linaclotide89$57K
Cariprazine Hcl42$53K
Tiotropium Bromide47$39K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog38$37K
Empagliflozin31$33K
Insulin Degludec24$30K
Linagliptin21$29K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog55$25K

Prescribing Profile

219

Unique Drugs

$449K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$115K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.22

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