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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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John BalmerD.O.

Family Practice · Spartansburg, PA 16434

NPI: 1104912476

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 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

High opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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9,984

Total Claims

$1.9M

Drug Cost

502

Beneficiaries

$3,867

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 45/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+10
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+455%

Opioid rate vs peers

14.3% vs 2.6% avg

+262%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,867 vs $1,068 avg

+58%

Brand preference vs peers

14.2% 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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Opioid rate is 455% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

14.3%

Opioid Rate

1,429

Opioid Claims

$249K

Opioid Cost

33.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 1,412 claims · $1.6M

Generic: 8,520 claims · $298K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor26$382K
Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor13$231K
Dulaglutide62$78K
Apixaban98$76K
Empagliflozin69$72K
Oxycodone Hcl45$72K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter99$69K
Semaglutide46$52K
Oxycodone Myristate13$46K
Tirzepatide34$42K
Hydromorphone Hcl28$38K
Cariprazine Hcl25$36K
Methylnaltrexone Bromide12$30K
Rivaroxaban48$30K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol20$23K

Prescribing Profile

163

Unique Drugs

$199K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$172K

GLP-1 Drugs

45.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

67

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.29

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