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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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Nouhad DamajMD

Internal Medicine · Las Vegas, NV 89149

NPI: 1134108038

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🟡 Moderate

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

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19,806

Total Claims

$2.2M

Drug Cost

1,314

Beneficiaries

$1,645

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. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-47%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.2% vs 2.2% avg

+17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,645 vs $1,411 avg

+23%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% 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

1.2%

Opioid Rate

234

Opioid Claims

$4,998

Opioid Cost

5.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,563 claims · $1.9M

Generic: 17,027 claims · $293K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban209$232K
Semaglutide169$226K
Empagliflozin154$164K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol87$92K
Rivaroxaban76$91K
Sitagliptin Phosphate69$86K
Dulaglutide59$81K
Linaclotide81$60K
Insulin Degludec42$59K
Mirabegron52$53K
Rifaximin13$44K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter26$42K
Tirzepatide32$37K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl27$30K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog65$30K

Prescribing Profile

203

Unique Drugs

$706K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$344K

GLP-1 Drugs

15.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

56%

Female

1.10

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