2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1316934771 M.D.
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SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in OPELIKA, 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
327
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
69.5355/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OPELIKA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 327 claims across 150 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.5355/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.5355 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 327 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 MORRELL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/30/2005

NPI 1316934771

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

327 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

69.5355/100 13.564499999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.5355/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 69.5355/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.5%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 69.5355/100 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 MORRELL, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in OPELIKA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316934771. 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 MORRELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, OPELIKA, AL, 36801, with a listed phone of (334) 528-2663. NPI 1316934771 was issued on 09/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORRELL 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 327 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.6%. 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 69.5355/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33.0346, Cost 87.739), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

2000 PEPPERELL PKWY
OPELIKA, AL 36801

Provider Details

NPI 1316934771
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/30/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

69.5355
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
33.0346
Quality
87.739
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

327
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
359
Total Day Supply
7,714
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
87 (26.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
69% female / 31% 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
Diclofenac Sodium
74
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
59
Celecoxib
50
Meloxicam
31
Ibuprofen
28
Prednisone
27
Tramadol Hcl
23

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s 327 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s specialty?
SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in OPELIKA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. wrote 327 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
What is SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.5355/100 (Quality: 33.0346, Cost: 87.739). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. located?
SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. is located at 2000 PEPPERELL PKWY, OPELIKA, AL, 36801. Phone: (334) 528-2663.
What is SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316934771, issued on 09/30/2005.
Does SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
SCOTT MORRELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 327 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s credentials?
SCOTT MORRELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1316934771 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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