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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1588849517 MD
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Phoenix, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain 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
558
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nicholas Scott, MD filed 558 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Phoenix, Arizona, prescribing 96% generic.
- 558
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Nicholas Scott, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
558 Top 34% higher than 66% 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)
Nicholas Scott, 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 Nicholas Scott, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
558 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona 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 Interventional Pain 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).
Nicholas Scott, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 210, Phoenix, AZ, 85023, with a listed phone of (866) 974-2673. NPI 1588849517 was issued on 01/09/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 558 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.1%.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 | 1588849517 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/09/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nicholas Scott, 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.
Center For Orthopedic Research And Education LLC
Phoenix, AZ
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 Nicholas Scott, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.6K
Largest payer
SI-BONE, INC.
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
Nicholas Scott, MD - brand share 4.0%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 558 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.
558
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 572
- Total Day Supply
- 14,068
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 263 (47.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.43
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 83, 75-84: 54, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicholas Scott, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
123 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
100 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
78 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 45
Tizanidine Hcl
45 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 37
Tramadol Hcl
37 claims
- Pregabalin 25
Pregabalin
25 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 19
Oxycodone Hcl
19 claims
- Naloxone Hcl 17
Naloxone Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 123 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 100 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 78 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 45 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 |
| Pregabalin | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 15 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Nicholas Scott, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicholas Scott, MD's 558 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Scott.
Dr. John Badalamenti
M.D
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Klee Bethel
MD
Tempe, AZ
Dr. Kyung Chen
MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Anuj Daftari
M.D.
Gilbert, AZ
Dr. Jennelle Daly
PA-C
Scottsdale, AZ
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Scott, MD's specialty? ▼
Nicholas Scott, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nicholas Scott, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicholas Scott, MD wrote 558 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Scott, MD located? ▼
Nicholas Scott, MD is located at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 210, Phoenix, AZ, 85023. Phone: (866) 974-2673.
What is Nicholas Scott, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Scott, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588849517, issued on 01/09/2008.
Does Nicholas Scott, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicholas Scott, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicholas Scott, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicholas Scott, MD had 263 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.1%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Scott, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Scott, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Scott, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Scott, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 558 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Scott, MD's credentials? ▼
Nicholas Scott, MD's NPI is 1588849517 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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