David Scales, MD, PHD
NPI 1497192835 · Internal Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Scales, MD, PHD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1497192835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497192835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 290655 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
152 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 86 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 66 | $138 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$138 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1493 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139-1047Phone: (617) 591-6300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-12-01
- Certified
- 2025-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Scales's NPI number?
- David Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497192835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Scales's specialty?
- David Scales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Scales located?
- David Scales's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 E 68th St # 331, New York, NY 10065-4870.
- What is David Scales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Scales is (212) 746-4071.
- Does David Scales accept Medicare?
- David Scales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Scales's NPI active?
- Yes — David Scales's NPI (1497192835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.