Robert Tapscott, MD
NPI 1588737878 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Tapscott, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1588737878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588737878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024507 (AL)
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
19 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
3,128 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 752 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 382 | $115 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 375 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 311 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 273 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 285 | 187 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 164 | 116 |
| Methylprednisolone | 158 | 154 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 133 | 93 |
| Meloxicam | 75 | 66 |
| Celecoxib | 72 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 72 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,676 across 14 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
- 2006-11-16
- Last updated
- 2007-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Tapscott's NPI number?
- Robert Tapscott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588737878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Tapscott's specialty?
- Robert Tapscott is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Tapscott located?
- Robert Tapscott's practice location on file with NPPES is 1103 16th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601-3595.
- What is Robert Tapscott's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Tapscott is (256) 350-0362.
- Does Robert Tapscott accept Medicare?
- Robert Tapscott is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Tapscott's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Tapscott's NPI (1588737878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.