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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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Michael MezaMD

Family Practice · Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

NPI: 1134124506

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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Risk Flags

High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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29,809

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

994

Beneficiaries

$2,547

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

-45%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.4% vs 2.6% avg

+139%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,547 vs $1,068 avg

+123%

Brand preference vs peers

20.1% 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

1.4%

Opioid Rate

420

Opioid Claims

$11K

Opioid Cost

11.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

80% generic

Brand: 5,960 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 23,735 claims · $856K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,357$386K
Tolvaptan20$101K
Dulaglutide115$82K
Rivaroxaban287$81K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog266$70K
Pimavanserin Tartrate29$68K
Semaglutide58$60K
Dimethyl Fumarate12$54K
Linagliptin186$49K
Empagliflozin156$48K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter91$46K
Sitagliptin Phosphate161$44K
Mirabegron155$40K
Methylnaltrexone Bromide45$36K
Potassium Chloride885$31K

Prescribing Profile

241

Unique Drugs

$596K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$172K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

80

Avg Age

65%

Female

2.42

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