2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1306892633 MD
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SCOTT ECKLUND, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 580 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6912/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$76.28
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT ECKLUND, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 580 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6912/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $76.28 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT ECKLUND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6912 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 8,229 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 ECKLUND, 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 ECKLUND, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1306892633

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,229 193% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

MIPS final score

76.6912/100 6.408799999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within South Dakota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6912/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 76.6912/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Adult Medicine Physician) — 76.6912/100 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 ECKLUND, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1306892633. 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 ECKLUND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 600 N SYCAMORE AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57110, with a listed phone of (605) 328-2999. NPI 1306892633 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECKLUND 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 8,229 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 580 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $521K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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 76.6912/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5693, Cost 44.5681), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

600 N SYCAMORE AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57110

Provider Details

NPI 1306892633
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.6912
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5693
Quality
44.5681
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT ECKLUND, 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS, SD

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 ECKLUND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$76

Largest payer

Daiichi Sankyo 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 ECKLUND, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 8,229 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.

8,229
Total Claims
$521K
Total Drug Cost
580
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,948
Total Day Supply
516,777
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$388K
Generic Drug Cost
$131K
Opioid Claims
282 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
235

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 291, 75-84: 170, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
452
Omeprazole
425
Levothyroxine Sodium
394
Losartan Potassium
238
Amlodipine Besylate
236
Meloxicam
214
Metformin Hcl
205
Lisinopril
194
Tamsulosin Hcl
193
Gabapentin
176

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How SCOTT ECKLUND, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's 8,229 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ECKLUND.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's specialty?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does SCOTT ECKLUND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT ECKLUND, MD wrote 8,229 Medicare Part D claims totaling $521K in drug costs for 580 beneficiaries.
What is SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's Medicare quality score?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6912/100 (Quality: 78.5693, Cost: 44.5681). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SCOTT ECKLUND, MD located?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD is located at 600 N SYCAMORE AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57110. Phone: (605) 328-2999.
What is SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's NPI number?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306892633, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does SCOTT ECKLUND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $388K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT ECKLUND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT ECKLUND, MD had 282 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT ECKLUND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT ECKLUND, MD accept Medicare?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,229 Part D claims and 580 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's credentials?
SCOTT ECKLUND, MD's NPI is 1306892633 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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