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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 SimonsonMD

Family Practice · Blair, NE 68008

NPI: 1124091921

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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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14,580

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

624

Beneficiaries

$2,035

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-6%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 2.6% avg

+91%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,035 vs $1,068 avg

+20%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% 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 85% 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

354

Opioid Claims

$8,182

Opioid Cost

5.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,564 claims · $1.0M

Generic: 12,915 claims · $258K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban232$165K
Rivaroxaban89$107K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol54$65K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog75$64K
Sitagliptin Phosphate47$53K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate90$44K
Mirabegron76$41K
Dulaglutide23$41K
Tiotropium Bromide37$33K
Empagliflozin17$28K
Semaglutide14$23K
Linaclotide21$21K
Linagliptin17$17K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate13$17K
Insulin Detemir22$16K

Prescribing Profile

165

Unique Drugs

$428K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$64K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

41%

Female

1.20

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