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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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Fausto GonzalezMD

Internal Medicine · South Ozone Park, NY 11420

NPI: 1124087713

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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 cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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45,179

Total Claims

$6.4M

Drug Cost

1,314

Beneficiaries

$4,895

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 30/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-35%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.5% vs 2.2% avg

+247%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,895 vs $1,411 avg

+77%

Brand preference vs peers

18.8% 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 84% 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

1.5%

Opioid Rate

658

Opioid Claims

$69K

Opioid Cost

6.5%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 8,317 claims · $5.2M

Generic: 35,924 claims · $1.2M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide430$430K
Empagliflozin408$310K
Diclofenac Sodium1,515$309K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol373$273K
Linaclotide424$262K
Cyclosporine362$248K
Sitagliptin Phosphate318$238K
Cariprazine Hcl129$189K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate373$170K
Icosapent Ethyl390$162K
Apixaban245$158K
Dulaglutide140$157K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol228$112K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl160$111K
Diclofenac Sodium24$106K

Prescribing Profile

283

Unique Drugs

$1.2M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$661K

GLP-1 Drugs

30.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

71

Avg Age

56%

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