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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 BauerMD

Pediatric Medicine · Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

NPI: 1164474763

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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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26,336

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,360

Beneficiaries

$1,853

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. 2,743 Pediatric Medicine providers

+49%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.4% vs 1.6% avg

-12%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,853 vs $2,098 avg

-13%

Brand preference vs peers

13.1% vs 15.1% 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 88% 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

2.4%

Opioid Rate

625

Opioid Claims

$12K

Opioid Cost

2.1%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,425 claims · $2.1M

Generic: 22,764 claims · $398K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Semaglutide199$252K
Empagliflozin202$233K
Apixaban197$226K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol227$208K
Rivaroxaban91$110K
Sitagliptin Phosphate91$101K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog126$89K
Dulaglutide65$81K
Mirabegron91$70K
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf194$62K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter80$57K
Linagliptin78$56K
Tirzepatide42$48K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol40$35K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate65$30K

Prescribing Profile

202

Unique Drugs

$908K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$381K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

59%

Female

1.04

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