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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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Stephen CanowitzMD

Pediatric Medicine · Gahanna, OH 43230

NPI: 1174573224

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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35,362

Total Claims

$2.5M

Drug Cost

1,414

Beneficiaries

$1,750

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

-78%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.4% vs 1.6% avg

-17%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,750 vs $2,098 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 86% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

0.4%

Opioid Rate

126

Opioid Claims

$1,676

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 5,292 claims · $1.7M

Generic: 29,968 claims · $779K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban1,026$404K
Rivaroxaban199$105K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog227$61K
Atorvastatin Calcium2,349$52K
Semaglutide38$50K
Sitagliptin Phosphate99$48K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase69$45K
Insulin Aspart127$45K
Dulaglutide66$39K
Insulin Aspart100$39K
Insulin Detemir75$35K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate65$31K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog197$31K
Pimavanserin Tartrate14$30K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol47$29K

Prescribing Profile

278

Unique Drugs

$719K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$90K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

79

Avg Age

64%

Female

2.36

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