Scott Margolis, D.P.M.
NPI 1740216852 · Podiatrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Margolis, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1740216852).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740216852
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 849 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
3,117 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 | 1,049 | $92 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 390 | $34 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 314 | $17 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 234 | $82 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 231 | $33 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 217 | $45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 126 | 68 |
| Ciclopirox | 61 | 27 |
| Clotrimazole | 51 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 51 | 20 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 41 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 23 |
| Mupirocin | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$797 across 22 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
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2009-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Margolis's NPI number?
- Scott Margolis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740216852, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Margolis's specialty?
- Scott Margolis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Scott Margolis located?
- Scott Margolis's practice location on file with NPPES is 17215 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77090-2697.
- What is Scott Margolis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Margolis is (281) 444-4114.
- Does Scott Margolis accept Medicare?
- Scott Margolis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Margolis's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Margolis's NPI (1740216852) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.