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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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Ryan Asher

Nurse Practitioner · Albuquerque, NM 87123

NPI: 1124435235

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 87%

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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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13,135

Total Claims

$1.2M

Drug Cost

958

Beneficiaries

$1,287

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 15/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+27%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.8% vs 3.8% avg

+10%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,287 vs $1,174 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

10.9% vs 8.9% 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 87% 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

4.8%

Opioid Rate

631

Opioid Claims

$35K

Opioid Cost

7.6%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 1,414 claims · $918K

Generic: 11,597 claims · $308K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog78$87K
Apixaban62$82K
Empagliflozin49$72K
Sitagliptin Phosphate44$70K
Dulaglutide41$65K
Semaglutide44$64K
Rivaroxaban53$54K
Tirzepatide32$53K
Canagliflozin15$25K
Fluticasone Propionate39$24K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate22$17K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase12$16K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter15$15K
Insulin Aspart11$15K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol35$14K

Prescribing Profile

150

Unique Drugs

$292K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$182K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

1.48

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