2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1487195707 MD, PHD
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SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD

Internal Medicine Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$43.67
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 150 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $43.67 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2017

NPI 1487195707

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

150 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 ARNO, MD, PHD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1487195707. 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 ARNO, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 550, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40217, with a listed phone of (502) 634-3805. NPI 1487195707 was issued on 03/20/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARNO 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 150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 550
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217

Provider Details

NPI 1487195707
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON
OLYMPIA, WA

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 ARNO, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$44

Largest payer

Biosense Webster, 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 · Typical

SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 150 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.

150
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
359
Total Day Supply
10,652
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
19
Metoprolol Succinate
18
Rosuvastatin Calcium
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Amlodipine Besylate
11

* 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 SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's 150 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARNO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's specialty?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD located?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD is located at 3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 550, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40217. Phone: (502) 634-3805.
What is SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's NPI number?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487195707, issued on 03/20/2017.
Does SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 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 SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's credentials?
SCOTT ARNO, MD, PHD's NPI is 1487195707 with credentials MD, PHD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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