2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1508805672 MD
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SCOTT DIXON, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in DORA, Alabama. 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
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
28.8671/100
▼ 54 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$73.35
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT DIXON, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DORA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 594 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 28.8671/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $73.35 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT DIXON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 28.8671 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 6,321 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 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).

SCOTT DIXON, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1508805672

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,321 1696% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

28.8671/100 54.232899999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SCOTT DIXON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
28.8671/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 28.8671/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%28.9%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 28.8671/100 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 DIXON, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in DORA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508805672. 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 DIXON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIXON 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 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%. 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 28.8671/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33.0433, Cost 52.166), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 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

2165 HIGHWAY 78
DORA, AL 35062

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

64,398
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.

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

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 28.8671/100 (Quality: 33.0433, Cost: 52.166). 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 64,398 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

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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