2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1902808447 M.D.
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SCOTT NICOL, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 413 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5918/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SCOTT NICOL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5918/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,938 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.5918/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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 NICOL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT NICOL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 NICOL, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2005

NPI 1902808447

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,938 679% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

MIPS final score

93.5918/100 10.491800000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Pediatrics Physician share within South Carolina

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5918/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 93.5918/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.6%
MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 93.5918/100 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 NICOL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 64 BUSINESS CENTER DR, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC, 29585, with a listed phone of (843) 314-1314. NPI 1902808447 was issued on 08/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICOL 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 5,938 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 413 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $566K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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 93.5918/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1835), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

64 BUSINESS CENTER DR
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585

Provider Details

NPI 1902808447
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.5918
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.1835
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT NICOL, M.D. 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.

GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GEORGETOWN, SC
GEORGETOWN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
MURRELLS INLET, SC

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 NICOL, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,938 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.

5,938
Total Claims
$566K
Total Drug Cost
413
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,172
Total Day Supply
352,108
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$447K
Generic Drug Cost
$118K
Opioid Claims
118 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
186

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 184, 85+: 73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SCOTT NICOL, M.D. 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
297
Levothyroxine Sodium
249
Amlodipine Besylate
214
Lisinopril
174
Simvastatin
154
Metformin Hcl
147
Gabapentin
145
Omeprazole
140
Rosuvastatin Calcium
137
Metoprolol Succinate
134

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How SCOTT NICOL, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s 5,938 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NICOL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s specialty?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in PAWLEYS ISLAND, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SCOTT NICOL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT NICOL, M.D. wrote 5,938 Medicare Part D claims totaling $566K in drug costs for 413 beneficiaries.
What is SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5918/100 (Quality: 87.1835). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SCOTT NICOL, M.D. located?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D. is located at 64 BUSINESS CENTER DR, PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC, 29585. Phone: (843) 314-1314.
What is SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s NPI number?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902808447, issued on 08/15/2005.
Does SCOTT NICOL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $447K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT NICOL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT NICOL, M.D. had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT NICOL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT NICOL, M.D. accept Medicare?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,938 Part D claims and 413 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s credentials?
SCOTT NICOL, M.D.'s NPI is 1902808447 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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