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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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Wentzelle KitchensM.D.

Internal Medicine · Sandersville, GA 31082

NPI: 1275598468

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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

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

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33,305

Total Claims

$2.1M

Drug Cost

931

Beneficiaries

$2,223

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 36/100

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

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-12%

Opioid rate vs peers

2.0% vs 2.2% avg

+58%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,223 vs $1,411 avg

+26%

Brand preference vs peers

13.4% 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 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

2.0%

Opioid Rate

653

Opioid Claims

$20K

Opioid Cost

21.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 4,414 claims · $1.5M

Generic: 28,598 claims · $505K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban775$232K
Semaglutide109$125K
Sacubitril/Valsartan137$96K
Dulaglutide80$80K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol79$73K
Rivaroxaban175$73K
Sitagliptin Phosphate122$68K
Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hm107$42K
Insulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro23$35K
Tirzepatide22$33K
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate56$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog91$31K
Rifaximin12$29K
Insulin Degludec14$28K
Insulin Aspart Prot/Insuln Asp27$27K

Prescribing Profile

221

Unique Drugs

$590K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$238K

GLP-1 Drugs

36.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

53%

Female

1.46

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