Table 3 Features of the Part D Dataset
From: Evaluating classifier performance with highly imbalanced Big Data
Feature name | Description |
|---|---|
Prscrbr_Type | Derived from the Medicare provider/supplier specialty code; categorical, 249 distinct values |
Prscrbr_Type_Src | Source of the Medicare provider/supplier specialty code; categorical, 2 distinct values |
Brnd_Name | Brand name (trademarked name) of the drug filled; categorical, 3,907 distinct values |
Gnrc_Name | A term referring to the chemical ingredient of a drug rather than the trademarked brand name under which the drug is sold; categorical, 22,72 distinct values |
Tot_Clms | The number of Medicare Part D claims |
Tot_30day_Fills | The aggregate number of Medicare Part D standardized 30-day fills |
Tot_Day_Suply | The aggregate number of day’s supply for which this drug was dispensed |
Tot_Drug_Cst | The aggregate drug cost paid for all associated claims |
Tot_Benes | The total number of unique Medicare Part D beneficiaries with at least one claim for the drug |