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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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Darl RantzM.D.

Family Practice · Macon, GA 31204

NPI: 1215911102

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 93%

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 opioid rate vs specialty peersHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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18,383

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

324

Beneficiaries

$4,148

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 38/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

+369%

Opioid rate vs peers

12.1% vs 2.6% avg

+288%

Cost per patient vs peers

$4,148 vs $1,068 avg

+7%

Brand preference vs peers

9.6% vs 9.0% 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 93% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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Opioid rate is 369% above Family Practice peers. This is a significant deviation that may reflect a specialized patient population or concerning prescribing patterns.

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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

12.1%

Opioid Rate

2,225

Opioid Claims

$95K

Opioid Cost

9.7%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

90% generic

Brand: 1,764 claims · $980K

Generic: 16,532 claims · $357K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter165$123K
Semaglutide105$115K
Apixaban152$82K
Empagliflozin75$56K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol52$46K
Linaclotide33$29K
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr38$25K
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen789$25K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate48$24K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog19$23K
Dulaglutide21$20K
Mirabegron30$19K
Rivaroxaban28$19K
Insulin Lispro19$19K
Oxycodone Hcl796$18K

Prescribing Profile

197

Unique Drugs

$229K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$135K

GLP-1 Drugs

38.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

64%

Female

1.94

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