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2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1750351995 MD
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Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Fairfield, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,611 in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
165
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.3/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Scott Thornton, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 165 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.3/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 165
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- 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 Thornton, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
93 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Scott Thornton, MD sits
This provider among colon & rectal surgery physician peers
Across the 511 colon & rectal surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Scott Thornton, MD writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 71% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one colon & rectal surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Scott Thornton, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Scott Thornton, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Scott Thornton, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
165 16% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.3/100 9.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Scott Thornton, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) - 93.3/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Thornton, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1305 POST RD, Fairfield, CT, 06824, with a listed phone of (203) 255-7088. NPI 1750351995 was issued on 01/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 165 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,611 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750351995 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/23/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.2757
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Scott Thornton, MD - brand share 47.0%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 165 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.
165
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 165
- Total Day Supply
- 644
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $16K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (9.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% 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 |
|---|---|
| Clenpiq Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac | 69 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 15 |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How Scott Thornton, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,611
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider
Scott Thornton, MD's 165 claims are below the specialty average of 196.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thornton.
Dr. John Aversa
D.O
Hamden, CT
Dr. Amanda Ayers
M.D.
Bloomfield, CT
Dr. Saumitra Banerjee
M.D.
Bloomfield, CT
Dr. Vanessa Baratta
M.D.
Bloomfield, CT
Dr. Rafal Barczak
MD
Meriden, CT
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Thornton, MD's specialty? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Fairfield, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does Scott Thornton, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Scott Thornton, MD wrote 165 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
What is Scott Thornton, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3/100 (Quality: 81.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Scott Thornton, MD located? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD is located at 1305 POST RD, Fairfield, CT, 06824. Phone: (203) 255-7088.
What is Scott Thornton, MD's NPI number? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750351995, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does Scott Thornton, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does Scott Thornton, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Scott Thornton, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,611 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Scott Thornton, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Scott Thornton, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clenpiq, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gavilyte-G. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Scott Thornton, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 165 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Scott Thornton, MD's credentials? ▼
Scott Thornton, MD's NPI is 1750351995 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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