Quick answers
- Does Donald W. Scott accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Donald W. Scott may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Donald W. Scott see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,045 Original Medicare patients and 89,819 services for Donald W. Scott. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald W. Scott's NPI number?
- 1346229390. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Donald W. Scott, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,045 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 89,819 |
| Different services or procedures | 174 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)43,200 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)16,741 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,728 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,864 services
- Measurement of antibody for assessment of autoimmune disorder, any method (86235)1,104 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis45%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Donald W. Scott works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald W. Scott at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Doctors Memorial Hospital IncPerry, FL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 101314
- HCA Florida Lake City HospitalLake City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100156
- HCA Florida North Florida HospitalGainesville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100204
- UF Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100113
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald W. Scott is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1315 NW 21st AveChiefland, FL 32626 (352) 416‑1082
- 4343 Newberry Rd, Suite 11Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 416‑1082
- 4343 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32607 (352) 416‑1082
- 4343 W Newberry Rd, Suite 10Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 416‑1082
- PO Box, Suite 1099Melrose, FL 32666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald W. Scott as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc.384 clinicians in the group
- Simedhealth LLC91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346229390 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians