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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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Tahir AlviM.D.

Internal Medicine · Kalamazoo, MI 49009

NPI: 1174509855

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🟠 Elevated

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

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22,892

Total Claims

$1.7M

Drug Cost

894

Beneficiaries

$1,851

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

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+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+100%

Opioid rate vs peers

4.5% vs 2.2% avg

+31%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,851 vs $1,411 avg

+52%

Brand preference vs peers

16.2% 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 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

4.5%

Opioid Rate

1,023

Opioid Claims

$36K

Opioid Cost

28.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

84% generic

Brand: 3,696 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 19,108 claims · $555K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban746$207K
Paliperidone Palmitate33$98K
Rivaroxaban243$63K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog244$53K
Dulaglutide59$41K
Naloxegol Oxalate135$27K
Rifaximin17$27K
Insulin Lispro91$27K
Insulin Aspart110$26K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter35$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog54$21K
Linaclotide37$20K
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol50$20K
Sitagliptin Phosphate60$18K
Mirabegron69$17K

Prescribing Profile

218

Unique Drugs

$348K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$55K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

63%

Female

2.91

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