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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1679657415 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Greenwood, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 628 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kyle Scates, MD filed 2,491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Otolaryngology Physician in Greenwood, South Carolina.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Kyle Scates, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,491 Top 14% higher than 86% 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)
Kyle Scates, 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 Kyle Scates, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,491 389% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina 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 Otolaryngology 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).
Kyle Scates, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1015 SPRING ST, Greenwood, SC, 29646, with a listed phone of (864) 227-6741. NPI 1679657415 was issued on 10/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 628 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1679657415 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kyle Scates, 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.
Self Medical Group
Greenwood, SC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,491
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
628
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,049
- Total Day Supply
- 111,394
- Generic Drug Cost
- $50K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (1.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 292
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 121, 65-74: 288, 75-84: 179, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kyle Scates, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Famotidine
Famotidine
417 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
295 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
246 claims
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
194 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
189 claims
- Omeprazole 154
Omeprazole
154 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 111
Clindamycin Hcl
111 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 93
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
93 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 417 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 295 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 246 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 194 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 189 |
| Omeprazole | 154 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 111 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 93 |
| Gabapentin | 90 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 66 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Kyle Scates, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Kyle Scates, MD's 2,491 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Scates.
Dr. Wesley Abadie
M.D.
Greenville, SC
Dr. Mohamed Abdelwahab
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Mark Abrams
MD
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Alston Adams
MD
Columbia, SC
Dauren Adilbay
Charleston, SC
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otolaryngology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyle Scates, MD's specialty? ▼
Kyle Scates, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Greenwood, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kyle Scates, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kyle Scates, MD wrote 2,491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 628 beneficiaries.
Where is Kyle Scates, MD located? ▼
Kyle Scates, MD is located at 1015 SPRING ST, Greenwood, SC, 29646. Phone: (864) 227-6741.
What is Kyle Scates, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kyle Scates, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679657415, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does Kyle Scates, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kyle Scates, MD had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kyle Scates, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kyle Scates, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Fluticasone Propionate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kyle Scates, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kyle Scates, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,491 Part D claims and 628 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kyle Scates, MD's credentials? ▼
Kyle Scates, MD's NPI is 1679657415 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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