2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1700817871 MD
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SCOTT EKIN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in TACOMA, Washington. 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
186
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352

What the federal data shows

SCOTT EKIN, MD filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in TACOMA, Washington.

186
Part D claims, 2023
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 EKIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

186 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT EKIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 EKIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1700817871

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

186 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Washington

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine 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 EKIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 596-3300. NPI 1700817871 was issued on 07/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EKIN 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 186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.1%. 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.

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

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1700817871
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT EKIN, 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.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA, 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).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SCOTT EKIN, MD. To verify SCOTT EKIN, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

186
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
2,709
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
28 (15.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SCOTT EKIN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23
Prednisone
18
Cephalexin
16
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
11

* 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 EKIN, 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 EKIN, MD's 186 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT EKIN, MD's specialty?
SCOTT EKIN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does SCOTT EKIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT EKIN, MD wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT EKIN, MD located?
SCOTT EKIN, MD is located at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 596-3300.
What is SCOTT EKIN, MD's NPI number?
SCOTT EKIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700817871, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does SCOTT EKIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT EKIN, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.1%.
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 EKIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT EKIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT EKIN, MD accept Medicare?
SCOTT EKIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT EKIN, MD's credentials?
SCOTT EKIN, MD's NPI is 1700817871 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.
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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