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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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James MckennaD.O.

Family Practice · Scranton, PA 18503

NPI: 1316909922

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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 cost outlier (population + peer)High antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberExtreme fills per patient

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18,206

Total Claims

$1.8M

Drug Cost

336

Beneficiaries

$5,485

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 33/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Cost per patient outlier+6
High fills per patient+5

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Peer Comparison vs. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-62%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.0% vs 2.6% avg

+414%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,485 vs $1,068 avg

+44%

Brand preference vs peers

13.0% 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 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

1.0%

Opioid Rate

179

Opioid Claims

$4,101

Opioid Cost

7.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 2,351 claims · $1.2M

Generic: 15,749 claims · $664K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban376$179K
Semaglutide169$166K
Empagliflozin203$106K
Metformin Hcl39$77K
Atorvastatin Calcium994$49K
Mirabegron112$48K
Dulaglutide38$37K
Aripiprazole125$32K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog83$28K
Linaclotide51$27K
Linagliptin55$27K
Omeprazole392$22K
Pregabalin173$22K
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter32$19K
Duloxetine Hcl412$18K

Prescribing Profile

197

Unique Drugs

$357K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$202K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

77

Avg Age

64%

Female

2.33

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