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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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Vivek KhetpalM.D.

Cardiology · Durant, OK 74701

NPI: 1154394823

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriber

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22,668

Total Claims

$2.7M

Drug Cost

1,233

Beneficiaries

$2,156

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 49/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+41%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,156 vs $1,524 avg

-1%

Brand preference vs peers

13.6% vs 13.7% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

⚠️ 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 90% 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

7.2%

Opioid Rate

1,640

Opioid Claims

$38K

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

86% generic

Brand: 3,056 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 19,476 claims · $469K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban578$379K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol234$233K
Sitagliptin Phosphate194$193K
Semaglutide99$138K
Rivaroxaban122$117K
Tirzepatide90$108K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter98$79K
Cariprazine Hcl41$70K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog105$69K
Empagliflozin63$51K
Paliperidone Palmitate12$42K
Sacubitril/Valsartan47$40K
Dulaglutide32$37K
Liraglutide26$37K
Insulin Detemir36$37K

Prescribing Profile

193

Unique Drugs

$1.0M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$330K

GLP-1 Drugs

49.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

56%

Female

2.01

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