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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1508805672 MD
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Dora, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 594 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
28.9/100
▼ 54 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$73.35
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Scott Dixon, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 28.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,321 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 28.9/100
- MIPS score · -54 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Scott Dixon, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
29 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Scott Dixon, MD sits
This provider among emergency medicine physician peers
Across the 14,967 emergency medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Scott Dixon, MD writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one emergency medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Scott Dixon, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Scott Dixon, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Scott Dixon, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,321 18× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
28.9/100 54.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Scott Dixon, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 28.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) - 28.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Scott Dixon, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2165 HIGHWAY 78, Dora, AL, 35062, with a listed phone of (205) 648-4567. NPI 1508805672 was issued on 06/05/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,321 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 594 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $618K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 28.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33, Cost 52.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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 | 1508805672 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/05/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
28.8671
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
33.0433
Quality
52.166
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Scott Dixon, 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.
Premier Health Center, LLC
Dora, AL
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 Dixon, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$73
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 Dixon, MD - brand share 10.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 6,321 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.
6,321
Total Claims
$618K
Total Drug Cost
594
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,105
- Total Day Supply
- 372,744
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $384K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $231K
- Opioid Claims
- 261 (4.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 334
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 118, 65-74: 243, 75-84: 183, 85+: 50
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Scott Dixon, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
343 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
249 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
187 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
185 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
172 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
150 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
147 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
146 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 343 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 |
| Omeprazole | 187 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 |
| Lisinopril | 172 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 150 |
| Losartan Potassium | 147 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 146 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 137 |
| Gabapentin | 133 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Scott Dixon, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Scott Dixon, MD's 6,321 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dixon.
Dr. Donald Abele
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Dylana Adams
MD
Alabaster, AL
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. William Admire
DO
Mobile, AL
Dr. Gregory Adrian
DO
Birmingham, AL
Compare Emergency 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Dixon, MD's specialty? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Dora, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Scott Dixon, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Scott Dixon, MD wrote 6,321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $618K in drug costs for 594 beneficiaries.
What is Scott Dixon, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.9/100 (Quality: 33, Cost: 52.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Scott Dixon, MD located? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD is located at 2165 HIGHWAY 78, Dora, AL, 35062. Phone: (205) 648-4567.
What is Scott Dixon, MD's NPI number? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508805672, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does Scott Dixon, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $384K in brand drug costs.
Does Scott Dixon, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Scott Dixon, MD had 261 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Scott Dixon, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Scott Dixon, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Scott Dixon, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,321 Part D claims and 594 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Scott Dixon, MD's credentials? ▼
Scott Dixon, MD's NPI is 1508805672 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.
- 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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