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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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Michael KlufasMD

Internal Medicine · Cumberland, RI 02864

NPI: 1205822277

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🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 92%

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

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37,660

Total Claims

$3.8M

Drug Cost

1,184

Beneficiaries

$3,244

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 31/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-15%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.9% vs 2.2% avg

+130%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,244 vs $1,411 avg

+68%

Brand preference vs peers

17.9% 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 92% 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

1.9%

Opioid Rate

718

Opioid Claims

$26K

Opioid Cost

17.8%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

82% generic

Brand: 6,679 claims · $3.0M

Generic: 30,727 claims · $812K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban941$303K
Dulaglutide329$280K
Deutetrabenazine54$277K
Valbenazine Tosylate49$250K
Paliperidone Palmitate53$152K
Rifaximin81$150K
Rivaroxaban369$121K
Empagliflozin169$80K
Linagliptin178$54K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog199$51K
Semaglutide48$50K
Pimavanserin Tartrate21$48K
Mirabegron150$45K
Eslicarbazepine Acetate53$45K
Tiotropium Bromide71$44K

Prescribing Profile

282

Unique Drugs

$597K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$330K

GLP-1 Drugs

31.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

76

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.68

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