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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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David CarusoMD

Family Practice · St Marys, PA 15857

NPI: 1427052117

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🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 86%

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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18,196

Total Claims

$612K

Drug Cost

114

Beneficiaries

$5,364

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

-86%

Opioid rate vs peers

0.4% vs 2.6% avg

+402%

Cost per patient vs peers

$5,364 vs $1,068 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 86% 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

0.4%

Opioid Rate

66

Opioid Claims

$1,435

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

100% generic

Brand: 0 claims · $0

Generic: 15,469 claims · $183K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Apixaban585$87K
Denosumab18$30K
Empagliflozin194$29K
Mirabegron227$26K
Risperidone Microspheres20$25K
Tirzepatide19$21K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol109$17K
Sacubitril/Valsartan92$15K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog45$14K
Potassium Chloride905$14K
Linagliptin103$14K
Dulaglutide13$13K
Brexpiprazole26$12K
Semaglutide11$11K
Rivaroxaban72$10K

Prescribing Profile

129

Unique Drugs

$159K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$45K

GLP-1 Drugs

33.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

81

Avg Age

84%

Female

2.14

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