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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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Franklin WefaldM.D.

Cardiology · Smithfield, NC 27577

NPI: 1306844832

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🔴 High Risk

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 88%

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

Extreme opioid rate vs specialty peersElevated cost per beneficiaryHigh antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberextreme_fills_per_patient

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28,766

Total Claims

$3.9M

Drug Cost

698

Beneficiaries

$5,557

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 59/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid rate vs specialty peers+25
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+5
Cost per patient outlier+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 18,720 Cardiology providers

+265%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,557 vs $1,524 avg

+11%

Brand preference vs peers

15.1% vs 13.7% avg

⚠️ This provider has metrics more than 3 standard deviations above their specialty average in one or more categories.

⚠️ 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.

Opioid Prescribing

8.6%

Opioid Rate

2,471

Opioid Claims

$125K

Opioid Cost

4.0%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

85% generic

Brand: 4,336 claims · $3.3M

Generic: 24,333 claims · $528K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide372$437K
Apixaban452$306K
Rivaroxaban292$226K
Empagliflozin259$202K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter239$186K
Sacubitril/Valsartan213$178K
Macitentan12$153K
Evolocumab161$125K
Semaglutide83$97K
Ticagrelor149$84K
Tirzepatide49$54K
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen23$50K
Icosapent Ethyl101$49K
Linaclotide89$49K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol53$42K

Prescribing Profile

213

Unique Drugs

$1.0M

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$635K

GLP-1 Drugs

59.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

72

Avg Age

54%

Female

1.95

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