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SCOTT ERLER, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in MISSOULA, Montana. 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
21
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$70.7
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT ERLER, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in MISSOULA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 21 claims across 15 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $70.7 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT ERLER, DDS filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MISSOULA, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SCOTT ERLER, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2006

NPI 1962564179

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Montana

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Montana

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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 ERLER, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in MISSOULA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1962564179. 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 ERLER, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 619 SW HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT, 59803, with a listed phone of (406) 721-1067. NPI 1962564179 was issued on 12/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERLER 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $77 in drug spend. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

619 SW HIGGINS AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59803

Provider Details

NPI 1962564179
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2006

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 ERLER, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$71

Largest payer

Solventum Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

21
Total Claims
$77
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
21
Total Day Supply
180
Generic Drug Cost
$70
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How SCOTT ERLER, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT ERLER, DDS's 21 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Montana

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT ERLER, DDS's specialty?
SCOTT ERLER, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in MISSOULA, Montana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does SCOTT ERLER, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT ERLER, DDS wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $77 in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT ERLER, DDS located?
SCOTT ERLER, DDS is located at 619 SW HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT, 59803. Phone: (406) 721-1067.
What is SCOTT ERLER, DDS's NPI number?
SCOTT ERLER, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962564179, issued on 12/14/2006.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SCOTT ERLER, DDS accept Medicare?
SCOTT ERLER, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT ERLER, DDS's credentials?
SCOTT ERLER, DDS's NPI is 1962564179 with credentials DDS. 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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