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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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Zia SheikhM.D.

Nephrology · Olean, NY 14760

NPI: 1144222340

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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

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30,141

Total Claims

$3.9M

Drug Cost

1,057

Beneficiaries

$3,684

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. 8,961 Nephrology providers

+187%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,684 vs $1,283 avg

+116%

Brand preference vs peers

19.3% 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.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 92% 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

2.3%

Opioid Rate

697

Opioid Claims

$21K

Opioid Cost

2.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 5,784 claims · $3.2M

Generic: 24,143 claims · $662K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Rivaroxaban907$417K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol448$227K
Semaglutide152$170K
Semaglutide112$151K
Apixaban321$123K
Canagliflozin82$79K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter106$79K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog288$77K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol104$76K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate74$70K
Sacubitril/Valsartan138$69K
Tirzepatide64$68K
Linaclotide115$67K
Lurasidone Hcl57$65K
Tiotropium Bromide70$64K

Prescribing Profile

266

Unique Drugs

$994K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$463K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

51%

Female

1.63

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