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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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Francis WalshM.D.

Nephrology · Cos Cob, CT 06807

NPI: 1124174347

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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 long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberextreme_fills_per_patient

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39,706

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

879

Beneficiaries

$1,332

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Long-acting opioid rate+8
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+4%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,332 vs $1,283 avg

-3%

Brand preference vs peers

8.6% 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.

Opioid Prescribing

0.9%

Opioid Rate

347

Opioid Claims

$9,979

Opioid Cost

19.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

91% generic

Brand: 3,426 claims · $754K

Generic: 36,187 claims · $413K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban756$144K
Sitagliptin Phosphate95$42K
Semaglutide32$37K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl102$37K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol68$33K
Linagliptin157$33K
Rivaroxaban211$32K
Empagliflozin104$31K
Mirabegron123$20K
Linaclotide29$18K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter24$18K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,446$16K
Tiotropium Bromide21$15K
Naloxegol Oxalate25$15K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol30$13K

Prescribing Profile

212

Unique Drugs

$294K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$37K

GLP-1 Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

60%

Female

1.31

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