Scott Epperly, MD
NPI 1356798938 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Yreka, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Epperly, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Yreka, CA (NPI 1356798938).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356798938
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 287761 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
42 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 18 | $1,237 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 12 | $1,226 |
| Release And/Or Relocation of Hand Nerve64721 | 12 | $392 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $392–$1,237 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 92 | 33 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 56 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 46 | 30 |
| Amoxicillin | 35 | 16 |
| Cefadroxil | 31 | 27 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 | 14 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$803 across 4 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
- 2016-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-09-29
- Certified
- 2022-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Epperly's NPI number?
- Scott Epperly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356798938, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Epperly's specialty?
- Scott Epperly is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Epperly located?
- Scott Epperly's practice location on file with NPPES is 475 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA 96097-3474.
- What is Scott Epperly's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Epperly is (530) 841-2049.
- Does Scott Epperly accept Medicare?
- Scott Epperly is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Epperly's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Epperly's NPI (1356798938) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.