2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1851447460 MD
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SCOTT FREEMAN, MD

Dermatology Physician in MOBILE, 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
757
Medicare Part D claims · 500 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$770.57
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT FREEMAN, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOBILE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 757 claims across 500 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $770.57 across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT FREEMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 757 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 FREEMAN, 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 FREEMAN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2007

NPI 1851447460

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

757 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 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 FREEMAN, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MOBILE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851447460. 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 FREEMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 70 MIDTOWN PARK E, MOBILE, AL, 36606, with a listed phone of (251) 289-1786. NPI 1851447460 was issued on 01/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREEMAN 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 757 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 500 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $136K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

70 MIDTOWN PARK E
MOBILE, AL 36606

Provider Details

NPI 1851447460
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT FREEMAN, 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.

AQUA DERMATOLOGY OF ALABAMA PC
VESTAVIA HLS, 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 FREEMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$771

Largest payer

Organogenesis 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 FREEMAN, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 757 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.

757
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
500
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
762
Total Day Supply
10,233
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$119K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
25 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
393

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 224, 85+: 76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
320
Mupirocin
79
Fluorouracil
63
Triamcinolone Acetonide
49
Ketoconazole
38
Minocycline Hcl
35
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
22
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
20
Imiquimod
18
Clindamycin Hcl
15

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SCOTT FREEMAN, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's 757 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's specialty?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does SCOTT FREEMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT FREEMAN, MD wrote 757 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 500 beneficiaries.
What is SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SCOTT FREEMAN, MD located?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD is located at 70 MIDTOWN PARK E, MOBILE, AL, 36606. Phone: (251) 289-1786.
What is SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's NPI number?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851447460, issued on 01/26/2007.
Does SCOTT FREEMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $119K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT FREEMAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT FREEMAN, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT FREEMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Mupirocin, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT FREEMAN, MD accept Medicare?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 757 Part D claims and 500 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's credentials?
SCOTT FREEMAN, MD's NPI is 1851447460 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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