2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1184851701 M.D.
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SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.

Surgery Physician in CARROLLTON, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. filed 1,044 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in CARROLLTON, Georgia, prescribing 82% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,044 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2009

NPI 1184851701

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,044 518% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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 DENHAM, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in CARROLLTON, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184851701. 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 DENHAM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 157 CLINIC AVE, CARROLLTON, GA, 30117, with a listed phone of (770) 838-3336. NPI 1184851701 was issued on 06/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DENHAM 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 1,044 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $104K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

157 CLINIC AVE
CARROLLTON, GA 30117

Provider Details

NPI 1184851701
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,044 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.

1,044
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,607
Total Day Supply
44,957
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
74 (7.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Alprazolam
75
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Gabapentin
45
Amlodipine Besylate
38
Prednisone
33
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
29
Lisinopril
26
Donepezil Hcl
25
Losartan Potassium
24
Tramadol Hcl
22

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s 1,044 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s specialty?
SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in CARROLLTON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. wrote 1,044 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. located?
SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. is located at 157 CLINIC AVE, CARROLLTON, GA, 30117. Phone: (770) 838-3336.
What is SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s NPI number?
SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184851701, issued on 06/22/2009.
Does SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. had 74 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. accept Medicare?
SCOTT DENHAM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,044 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s credentials?
SCOTT DENHAM, M.D.'s NPI is 1184851701 with credentials M.D.. 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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