NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1639564248 M.D.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Los Angeles, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 351,014 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 193 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 488
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Thomas Scotton, M.D. filed 1,273 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Los Angeles, California, prescribing 99% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 99%
- generic prescribing
- ≥78th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Thomas Scotton, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1639564248), first enumerated 03/31/2015.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,273 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1639564248 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1639564248
- ENUM-MID 2015
- TAX-MEGA 351K Student in
- RX-MID 1,273
- BOOK-MID 49,599 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Stefan Mianowski · 2015
Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,273 ≥ 78th percentile 78% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Thomas Scotton, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
1,273 161% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1639564248 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Scotton, 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.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Downey, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Thomas Scotton, M.D.. To verify Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thomas Scotton, M.D. - brand share 1.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,273 2024 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 2024.
1,273
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
193
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,636.066
- Total Day Supply
- 76,449
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $68K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 42, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 49, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Scotton, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
133 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
106 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
81 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
80 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
76 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
73 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
71 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 133 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 106 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 81 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 80 |
| Mirtazapine | 76 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 73 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 71 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 59 |
| Clonazepam | 58 |
| Alprazolam | 57 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Thomas Scotton, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
351,014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
488
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s 1,273 claims are above the specialty average of 488.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Scotton, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2015)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Scotton.
One of 49,599 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Thomas Scotton, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Thomas Scotton, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Thomas Scotton, M.D. wrote 1,273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 193 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Scotton, M.D. located? ▼
Thomas Scotton, M.D. is located at 760 WESTWOOD PLZ, Los Angeles, CA, 90024. Phone: (310) 825-0018.
What is Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639564248, issued on 03/31/2015.
Does Thomas Scotton, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 351,014 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 488 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Scotton, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Scotton, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Scotton, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,273 Part D claims and 193 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Thomas Scotton, M.D.'s NPI is 1639564248 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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