2026 NPPES data Orthopedic Registered Nurse NPI 1558811190 N.P.
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STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.

Orthopedic Registered Nurse in CHAPEL HILL, North 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
241
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Orthopedic Registered Nurse avg: 568

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. filed 241 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopedic Registered Nurse in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina.

241
Part D claims, 2023

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STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

241 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2016

NPI 1558811190

Primary specialty

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Rare

283 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

241 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 568

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopedic Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopedic Registered Nurse share within North Carolina

1. Orthopedic Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopedic Registered Nurse share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopedic Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopedic Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopedic Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopedic Registered Nurse) — 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).

STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. is a Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.P.. NPI: 1558811190. 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.

STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider holding N.P. credentials at 1350 RALEIGH RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517, with a listed phone of (984) 974-6800. NPI 1558811190 was issued on 10/06/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCOTT 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 241 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Orthopedic Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 283 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 568 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

1350 RALEIGH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

Provider Details

NPI 1558811190
Specialty Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Credentials N.P.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/06/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. 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.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

241
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
284
Total Day Supply
6,480
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Tizanidine Hcl
64
Gabapentin
59
Methocarbamol
48
Lidocaine
13
Methylprednisolone
13
Lorazepam
12

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

Orthopedic Registered Nurse Overview

How STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. fits within the Orthopedic Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

283
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Providers in US
48
States with Orthopedic Registered Nurse
568
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s 241 claims are below the specialty average of 568.

Nearby Orthopedic Registered Nurse Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Orthopedic Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s specialty?
STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. specializes in Orthopedic Registered Nurse and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: N.P..
How much does STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. wrote 241 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. located?
STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. is located at 1350 RALEIGH RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517. Phone: (984) 974-6800.
What is STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558811190, issued on 10/06/2016.
How many Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 283 Orthopedic Registered Nurse providers across 48 states in the US. The average Orthopedic Registered Nurse provider writes 568 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 241 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s credentials?
STEPHEN SCOTT, N.P.'s NPI is 1558811190 with credentials N.P.. 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.

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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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