Vernon Scott, M.D.
NPI 1992786958 · Family Medicine Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Scott, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1992786958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992786958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8944 (AL)
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
1,816 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 365 | $5 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 297 | $2 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 289 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 254 | $112 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 150 | $119 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 142 | $76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 214 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,309 | 359 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,023 | 287 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 600 | 176 |
| Gabapentin | 510 | 158 |
| Losartan Potassium | 506 | 135 |
| Potassium Chloride | 483 | 139 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$372 across 19 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
- 2005-11-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Scott's NPI number?
- Vernon Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992786958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Scott's specialty?
- Vernon Scott is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Scott located?
- Vernon Scott's practice location on file with NPPES is 922 Fairfax Park, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2804.
- What is Vernon Scott's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Scott is (205) 391-9300.
- Does Vernon Scott accept Medicare?
- Vernon Scott is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Scott's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Scott's NPI (1992786958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.