Scott Dlugos, MD
NPI 1790748234 · Emergency Medicine Physician · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Dlugos, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1790748234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790748234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G77449 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4,350 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 2,152 | $189 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 481 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 389 | $65 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 308 | $107 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 231 | $60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 111 | 108 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 35 | 35 |
| Cefdinir | 35 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 20 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 19 | 16 |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 across 2 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
- 2006-04-07
- Last updated
- 2018-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Dlugos's NPI number?
- Scott Dlugos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790748234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Dlugos's specialty?
- Scott Dlugos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Dlugos located?
- Scott Dlugos's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243-4306.
- What is Scott Dlugos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Dlugos is (619) 543-6463.
- Does Scott Dlugos accept Medicare?
- Scott Dlugos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Dlugos's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Dlugos's NPI (1790748234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.