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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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Robert RiekseMD

Geriatric Medicine · Grand Rapids, MI 49503

NPI: 1225081672

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🟠 Elevated

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 90%

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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20,435

Total Claims

$1.1M

Drug Cost

500

Beneficiaries

$2,127

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. 1,825 Geriatric Medicine providers

+10%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.8% vs 2.6% avg

+72%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,127 vs $1,237 avg

+24%

Brand preference vs peers

11.4% vs 9.2% 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 90% 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

2.8%

Opioid Rate

578

Opioid Claims

$18K

Opioid Cost

27.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,314 claims · $786K

Generic: 18,023 claims · $276K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban444$214K
Mirabegron274$91K
Rivaroxaban113$59K
Rifaximin26$41K
Dulaglutide37$35K
Lipase/Protease/Amylase48$33K
Empagliflozin37$21K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog82$19K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate48$18K
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide12$18K
Tiotropium Bromide28$15K
Carbidopa/Levodopa11$15K
Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf46$14K
Sacubitril/Valsartan29$13K
Levothyroxine Sodium936$11K

Prescribing Profile

184

Unique Drugs

$325K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$35K

GLP-1 Drugs

31.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

88

Avg Age

72%

Female

1.61

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