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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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John ThurstonM.D.

Family Practice · Worland, WY 82401

NPI: 1144296245

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 89%

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 long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,196

Total Claims

$1.0M

Drug Cost

495

Beneficiaries

$2,108

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 29/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Long-acting opioid rate+4
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+35%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.5% vs 2.6% avg

+97%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,108 vs $1,068 avg

+38%

Brand preference vs peers

12.5% 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 89% 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

3.5%

Opioid Rate

355

Opioid Claims

$10K

Opioid Cost

19.4%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

88% generic

Brand: 1,261 claims · $831K

Generic: 8,860 claims · $208K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide109$121K
Apixaban124$107K
Empagliflozin89$85K
Dulaglutide43$59K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol51$39K
Insulin Degludec44$34K
Rivaroxaban34$28K
Sacubitril/Valsartan24$23K
Tirzepatide20$22K
Evolocumab37$22K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate32$18K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol27$17K
Semaglutide11$11K
Mirabegron16$11K
Fluticasone/Vilanterol22$10K

Prescribing Profile

157

Unique Drugs

$300K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$213K

GLP-1 Drugs

29.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

0.77

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