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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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Sepehr GolbooM.D.

Geriatric Medicine · Laguna Hills, CA 92653

NPI: 1164836896

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

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-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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43,892

Total Claims

$3.3M

Drug Cost

1,084

Beneficiaries

$3,058

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 26/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

+143%

Opioid rate vs peers

6.2% vs 2.6% avg

+147%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,058 vs $1,237 avg

+107%

Brand preference vs peers

19.0% vs 9.2% 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 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 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

6.2%

Opioid Rate

2,731

Opioid Claims

$45K

Opioid Cost

8.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 8,228 claims · $2.2M

Generic: 35,094 claims · $1.1M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,824$478K
Epoetin Alfa128$114K
Rifaximin59$102K
Rivaroxaban386$98K
Pantoprazole Sodium962$68K
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.60$62K
Deutetrabenazine12$50K
Empagliflozin159$49K
Insulin Lispro218$49K
Epoetin Alfa121$48K
Paliperidone Palmitate13$44K
Lidocaine270$43K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog283$39K
Sevelamer Carbonate112$34K
Sacubitril/Valsartan117$33K

Prescribing Profile

264

Unique Drugs

$741K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$43K

GLP-1 Drugs

26.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

3.22

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