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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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Charles GarretsonMD

Internal Medicine · Live Oak, CA 95953

NPI: 1144284373

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🤖 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 long-acting opioid rate vs peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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29,005

Total Claims

$1.6M

Drug Cost

881

Beneficiaries

$1,865

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

+148%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.5% vs 2.2% avg

+32%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,865 vs $1,411 avg

+75%

Brand preference vs peers

18.6% 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 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

5.5%

Opioid Rate

1,607

Opioid Claims

$97K

Opioid Cost

26.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 5,379 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 23,505 claims · $583K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban992$292K
Rivaroxaban241$65K
Hydrocodone Bitartrate189$46K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog252$42K
Empagliflozin117$35K
Sitagliptin Phosphate124$35K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog280$34K
Mirabegron140$32K
Aripiprazole135$31K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol60$25K
Insulin Aspart147$23K
Midodrine Hcl193$22K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol76$22K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase29$20K
Oxycodone Myristate90$20K

Prescribing Profile

222

Unique Drugs

$510K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

65%

Female

2.60

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