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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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Siamak EtehadMD

Internal Medicine · Northridge, CA 91325

NPI: 1184728479

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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

Elevated cost per beneficiaryElevated long-acting opioid rateHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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26,131

Total Claims

$4.5M

Drug Cost

669

Beneficiaries

$6,673

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 35/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Long-acting opioid rate+4
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

+46%

Opioid rate vs peers

3.3% vs 2.2% avg

+373%

Cost per patient vs peers

$6,673 vs $1,411 avg

+81%

Brand preference vs peers

19.3% 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 84% 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

3.3%

Opioid Rate

854

Opioid Claims

$87K

Opioid Cost

19.2%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

81% generic

Brand: 4,999 claims · $3.4M

Generic: 20,930 claims · $1.0M

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Tirzepatide339$400K
Apixaban505$280K
Dulaglutide253$279K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol323$258K
Denosumab121$207K
Empagliflozin223$202K
Icosapent Ethyl439$195K
Linaclotide280$185K
Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate55$178K
Metformin Hcl37$127K
Semaglutide93$108K
Sitagliptin Phosphate124$95K
Mirabegron109$75K
Dexlansoprazole200$72K
Finerenone55$65K

Prescribing Profile

238

Unique Drugs

$948K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$804K

GLP-1 Drugs

35.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

73

Avg Age

55%

Female

2.08

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