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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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Josephine O'garaMD

Internal Medicine · Stillwater, MN 55082

NPI: 1124197140

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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10,047

Total Claims

$670K

Drug Cost

269

Beneficiaries

$2,489

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-7%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.1% vs 2.2% avg

+76%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,489 vs $1,411 avg

+22%

Brand preference vs peers

12.9% 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 88% 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

2.1%

Opioid Rate

210

Opioid Claims

$2,400

Opioid Cost

26.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,289 claims · $495K

Generic: 8,684 claims · $170K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban278$151K
Rivaroxaban109$52K
Mirabegron60$29K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter24$18K
Insulin Lispro-Aabc16$15K
Insulin Degludec22$14K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol31$13K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog27$12K
Cinacalcet Hcl13$11K
Empagliflozin13$7,466
Dapagliflozin Propanediol11$6,064
Cyclosporine18$6,041
Rivastigmine28$5,407
Cyclosporine23$5,226
Duloxetine Hcl247$5,198

Prescribing Profile

139

Unique Drugs

$217K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

85

Avg Age

73%

Female

2.92

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