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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 BarnabeiMD

Family Practice · Charlotte, NC 28207

NPI: 1396708285

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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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29,859

Total Claims

$1.5M

Drug Cost

827

Beneficiaries

$1,809

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. 106,889 Family Practice providers

-65%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.9% vs 2.6% avg

+69%

Cost per patient vs peers

$1,809 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

0.9%

Opioid Rate

270

Opioid Claims

$9,907

Opioid Cost

19.3%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 3,856 claims · $927K

Generic: 25,917 claims · $562K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban768$211K
Fingolimod Hcl14$62K
Dulaglutide69$50K
Sacubitril/Valsartan117$42K
Rivaroxaban98$39K
Mirabegron260$35K
Linaclotide64$31K
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam12$23K
Dolutegravir Sodium12$23K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol92$23K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog86$20K
Semaglutide18$20K
Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine45$17K
Atorvastatin Calcium1,440$17K
Insulin Aspart95$17K

Prescribing Profile

210

Unique Drugs

$359K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$75K

GLP-1 Drugs

31.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

78

Avg Age

61%

Female

2.22

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