2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1497818397 M.D.
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JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
640
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$50.8K
216 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. filed 640 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina, prescribing 78% generic.

640
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$50.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

640 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2006

NPI 1497818397

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

640 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6216 FAYETTEVILLE RD, DURHAM, NC, 27713, with a listed phone of (919) 484-9551. NPI 1497818397 was issued on 12/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCALES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 640 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $656K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6216 FAYETTEVILLE RD
DURHAM, NC 27713

Provider Details

NPI 1497818397
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/19/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50.8K

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 640 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

640
Total Claims
$656K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
721
Total Day Supply
17,955
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$636K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
114
Hydrocortisone
113
Clobetasol Propionate
64
Ketoconazole
28
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
21
Prednisone
20
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
19
Halobetasol Propionate
19
Ssd
Silver Sulfadiazine
18
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s 640 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SCALES.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s specialty?
JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. wrote 640 Medicare Part D claims totaling $656K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. located?
JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. is located at 6216 FAYETTEVILLE RD, DURHAM, NC, 27713. Phone: (919) 484-9551.
What is JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s NPI number?
JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497818397, issued on 12/19/2006.
Does JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $636K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. accept Medicare?
JEFFREY SCALES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 640 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s credentials?
JEFFREY SCALES, M.D.'s NPI is 1497818397 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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