Scott Mercer, M.D.
NPI 1295736031 · Family Medicine Physician · Encinitas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Mercer, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Encinitas, CA (NPI 1295736031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295736031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G47044 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,783 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 899 | $97 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 194 | $3 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 174 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 146 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 138 | $137 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 189 | 56 |
| Alprazolam | 187 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 | 53 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 142 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 124 | 33 |
| Simvastatin | 124 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$379 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2009-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Mercer's NPI number?
- Scott Mercer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295736031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Mercer's specialty?
- Scott Mercer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Mercer located?
- Scott Mercer's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024-5138.
- What is Scott Mercer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Mercer is (760) 944-8484.
- Does Scott Mercer accept Medicare?
- Scott Mercer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Mercer's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Mercer's NPI (1295736031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.