2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1528356201 DMD
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SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD

Dentist in MESA, Arizona. 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
MIPS score
86.9932/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$192.16
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.9932/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.9932/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
79
Part D claims, 2023
$192.16
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 JOSEPHSON, DMD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2011

NPI 1528356201

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

MIPS final score

86.9932/100 3.8932000000000073% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Dentist share within Arizona

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dentist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.9932/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dentist) — 86.9932/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Dentist) — 86.9932/100 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.

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SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DMD credentials at 10949 E BELLA VIA, MESA, AZ, 85212, with a listed phone of (480) 250-8861. NPI 1528356201 was issued on 07/15/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOSEPHSON 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $383 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.9932/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3582, Cost 53.9524), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

10949 E BELLA VIA
MESA, AZ 85212

Provider Details

NPI 1528356201
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.9932
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.3582
Quality
53.9524
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 JOSEPHSON, DMD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$192

Largest payer

ZIMVIE 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

79
Total Claims
$383
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
84
Total Day Supply
938
Generic Drug Cost
$286
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
44
Clindamycin Hcl
12

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

Dentist Overview

How SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's 79 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's specialty?
SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD specializes in Dentist and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: DMD.
How much does SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $383 in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's Medicare quality score?
SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.9932/100 (Quality: 79.3582, Cost: 53.9524). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD located?
SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD is located at 10949 E BELLA VIA, MESA, AZ, 85212. Phone: (480) 250-8861.
What is SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's NPI number?
SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528356201, issued on 07/15/2011.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD accept Medicare?
SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's credentials?
SCOTT JOSEPHSON, DMD's NPI is 1528356201 with credentials DMD. 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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