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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1972506160 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Centennial, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$383.46
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
John Scala, MD filed 3,027 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Centennial, Colorado, prescribing 93% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
John Scala, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,027 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Scala, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Scala, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,027 11% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
John Scala, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13111 E BRIARWOOD AVE STE 210, Centennial, CO, 80112, with a listed phone of (720) 463-0010. NPI 1972506160 was issued on 05/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,027 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972506160 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Scala, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Scala Medical PC
Centennial, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 John Scala, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$383
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 · Generic-heavy
John Scala, MD - brand share 7.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,027 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.
3,027
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,887
- Total Day Supply
- 231,707
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $85K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $68K
- Opioid Claims
- 106 (3.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 94
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 91, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Scala, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
257 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
138 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
121 claims
- Lisinopril 100
Lisinopril
100 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 98
Pantoprazole Sodium
98 claims
- Losartan Potassium 84
Losartan Potassium
84 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 84
Tamsulosin Hcl
84 claims
- Metformin Hcl 82
Metformin Hcl
82 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 257 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 138 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 121 |
| Lisinopril | 100 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 98 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 84 |
| Metformin Hcl | 82 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 81 |
| Simvastatin | 70 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How John Scala, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
John Scala, MD's 3,027 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Scala.
Dr. Emily Aaron
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Cynthia Abacan
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. David Abbey
MS MD
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. Victor Abela
D.O.
Denver, CO
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Scala, MD's specialty? ▼
John Scala, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Centennial, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Scala, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Scala, MD wrote 3,027 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is John Scala, MD located? ▼
John Scala, MD is located at 13111 E BRIARWOOD AVE STE 210, Centennial, CO, 80112. Phone: (720) 463-0010.
What is John Scala, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Scala, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972506160, issued on 05/23/2005.
Does John Scala, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Scala, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
Does John Scala, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Scala, MD had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Scala, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Scala, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Scala, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Scala, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,027 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Scala, MD's credentials? ▼
John Scala, MD's NPI is 1972506160 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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