Lynda Scales, FNP
NPI 1447611272 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lynda Scales, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1447611272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447611272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 383045 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 65 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 48 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 34 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 27 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 3 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
- 2016-03-07
- Last updated
- 2019-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lynda Scales's NPI number?
- Lynda Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447611272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lynda Scales's specialty?
- Lynda Scales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lynda Scales located?
- Lynda Scales's practice location on file with NPPES is 3349 G St, Merced, CA 95340-0978.
- What is Lynda Scales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lynda Scales is (209) 349-8459.
- Does Lynda Scales accept Medicare?
- Lynda Scales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lynda Scales's NPI active?
- Yes — Lynda Scales's NPI (1447611272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.