2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1679513469 MD
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SCOTT LINK, MD

Hospitalist Physician in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 359 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SCOTT LINK, MD filed 1,422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, prescribing 89% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
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 LINK, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,422 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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 LINK, 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 LINK, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2006

NPI 1679513469

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,422 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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 LINK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3150 N 12TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81506, with a listed phone of (970) 256-5201. NPI 1679513469 was issued on 06/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINK 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 1,422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 359 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

3150 N 12TH ST
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506

Provider Details

NPI 1679513469
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT LINK, 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.

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC
GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SCOTT LINK, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,422 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.

1,422
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
359
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,685
Total Day Supply
76,570
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$73K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
41 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 101, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SCOTT LINK, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
85
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Gabapentin
53
Furosemide
52
Lisinopril
44
Prednisone
43
Rosuvastatin Calcium
34
Amlodipine Besylate
33
Pantoprazole Sodium
30
Tamsulosin Hcl
30

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SCOTT LINK, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT LINK, MD's 1,422 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT LINK, MD's specialty?
SCOTT LINK, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does SCOTT LINK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT LINK, MD wrote 1,422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 359 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT LINK, MD located?
SCOTT LINK, MD is located at 3150 N 12TH ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81506. Phone: (970) 256-5201.
What is SCOTT LINK, MD's NPI number?
SCOTT LINK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679513469, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does SCOTT LINK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT LINK, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT LINK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT LINK, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT LINK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT LINK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT LINK, MD accept Medicare?
SCOTT LINK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,422 Part D claims and 359 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT LINK, MD's credentials?
SCOTT LINK, MD's NPI is 1679513469 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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