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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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Chang LaiMD

Internal Medicine · Honolulu, HI 96813

NPI: 1437234598

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🟡 Moderate

🤖 ML Fraud Detection Score: 85%

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

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24,655

Total Claims

$3.1M

Drug Cost

1,239

Beneficiaries

$2,506

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 110,156 Internal Medicine providers

-50%

Opioid rate vs peers

1.1% vs 2.2% avg

+78%

Cost per patient vs peers

$2,506 vs $1,411 avg

+2%

Brand preference vs peers

10.8% vs 10.6% 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 85% 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

1.1%

Opioid Rate

278

Opioid Claims

$3,396

Opioid Cost

7.9%

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

89% generic

Brand: 2,648 claims · $2.5M

Generic: 21,843 claims · $619K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Lipase/Protease/Amylase98$267K
Empagliflozin180$233K
Apixaban206$199K
Burosumab-Twza16$180K
Sitagliptin Phosphate113$144K
Linaclotide159$140K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol82$105K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl90$98K
Denosumab57$95K
Icosapent Ethyl125$92K
Icosapent Ethyl153$71K
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol96$71K
Mirabegron78$63K
Pitavastatin Calcium88$57K
Rivaroxaban52$53K

Prescribing Profile

207

Unique Drugs

$778K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$44K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

75

Avg Age

58%

Female

1.32

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