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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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Kristy OntiverosMD

General Practice · Las Cruces, NM 88011

NPI: 1356473144

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 84%

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 antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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19,151

Total Claims

$934K

Drug Cost

665

Beneficiaries

$1,404

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 24/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+10
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 7,389 General Practice providers

-74%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.6% vs 2.5% avg

+25%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,404 vs $1,128 avg

+99%

Brand preference vs peers

16.7% vs 8.4% 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 84% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 17 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

0.6%

Opioid Rate

123

Opioid Claims

$3,288

Opioid Cost

8.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

83% generic

Brand: 3,199 claims · $554K

Generic: 15,927 claims · $379K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban595$158K
Rivaroxaban154$36K
Dulaglutide29$28K
Brexpiprazole38$24K
Aripiprazole215$18K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog74$17K
Potassium Chloride530$14K
Gabapentin766$13K
Ticagrelor48$12K
Enoxaparin Sodium84$12K
Linagliptin47$12K
Lurasidone Hcl18$12K
Pantoprazole Sodium505$11K
Empagliflozin39$11K
Atorvastatin Calcium766$11K

Prescribing Profile

193

Unique Drugs

$235K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$28K

GLP-1 Drugs

24.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

60%

Female

2.46

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