2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1700175890 DO
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SCOTT ADAMS, DO

Psychiatry Physician in KINGS MOUNTAIN, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$111.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT ADAMS, DO is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KINGS MOUNTAIN, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 209 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $111.92 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT ADAMS, DO filed 3,439 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KINGS MOUNTAIN, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT ADAMS, DO 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).

SCOTT ADAMS, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2011

NPI 1700175890

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,439 231% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatry Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

SCOTT ADAMS, DO is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in KINGS MOUNTAIN, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1700175890. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SCOTT ADAMS, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding DO credentials at 706 W KING ST, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 28086, with a listed phone of (980) 487-5470. NPI 1700175890 was issued on 03/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 3,439 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $419K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

706 W KING ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

Provider Details

NPI 1700175890
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT ADAMS, DO 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.

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

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 SCOTT ADAMS, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$112

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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

SCOTT ADAMS, DO — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 3,439 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.

3,439
Total Claims
$419K
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,517
Total Day Supply
163,733
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$293K
Generic Drug Cost
$126K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 95, 65-74: 85, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
262
Clonazepam
224
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
217
Mirtazapine
182
Gabapentin
153
Quetiapine Fumarate
153
Alprazolam
152
Lamotrigine
140
Lorazepam
122
Sertraline Hcl
121

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How SCOTT ADAMS, DO fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT ADAMS, DO's 3,439 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT ADAMS, DO's specialty?
SCOTT ADAMS, DO specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in KINGS MOUNTAIN, North Carolina. Credentials: DO.
How much does SCOTT ADAMS, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT ADAMS, DO wrote 3,439 Medicare Part D claims totaling $419K in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT ADAMS, DO located?
SCOTT ADAMS, DO is located at 706 W KING ST, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 28086. Phone: (980) 487-5470.
What is SCOTT ADAMS, DO's NPI number?
SCOTT ADAMS, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700175890, issued on 03/29/2011.
Does SCOTT ADAMS, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT ADAMS, DO's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $293K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT ADAMS, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT ADAMS, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT ADAMS, DO accept Medicare?
SCOTT ADAMS, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,439 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT ADAMS, DO's credentials?
SCOTT ADAMS, DO's NPI is 1700175890 with credentials DO. 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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