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VERNON SCOTT, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in TUSCALOOSA, 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
22K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$371.86
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VERNON SCOTT, M.D. filed 21,531 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, prescribing 88% generic.

22K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$371.86
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

21,531 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VERNON SCOTT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VERNON SCOTT, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2005

NPI 1992786958

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21,531 530% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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).

VERNON SCOTT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 922 FAIRFAX PARK, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406, with a listed phone of (205) 391-9300. NPI 1992786958 was issued on 11/08/2005. 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 21,531 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.8 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

922 FAIRFAX PARK
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406

Provider Details

NPI 1992786958
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VERNON SCOTT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$372

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

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

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 21,531 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.

21,531
Total Claims
$2.8M
Total Drug Cost
1,103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
52,132
Total Day Supply
1,543,940
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$502K
Opioid Claims
226 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
96

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 230, 65-74: 477, 75-84: 276, 85+: 120

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VERNON SCOTT, 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
1,441
Amlodipine Besylate
1,083
Gabapentin
543
Losartan Potassium
539
Omeprazole
513
Metformin Hcl
495
Rosuvastatin Calcium
485
Potassium Chloride
464
Simvastatin
447
Hydrochlorothiazide
428

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How VERNON SCOTT, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s 21,531 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s specialty?
VERNON SCOTT, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VERNON SCOTT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERNON SCOTT, M.D. wrote 21,531 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.8M in drug costs for 1,103 beneficiaries.
Where is VERNON SCOTT, M.D. located?
VERNON SCOTT, M.D. is located at 922 FAIRFAX PARK, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406. Phone: (205) 391-9300.
What is VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s NPI number?
VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992786958, issued on 11/08/2005.
Does VERNON SCOTT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.3M in brand drug costs.
Does VERNON SCOTT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VERNON SCOTT, M.D. had 226 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERNON SCOTT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERNON SCOTT, M.D. accept Medicare?
VERNON SCOTT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 21,531 Part D claims and 1,103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s credentials?
VERNON SCOTT, M.D.'s NPI is 1992786958 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.
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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