Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Scott Argo, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Fort Payne, AL
- NPI 1285963421
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2202 Jordan RD Sw Ste 300
Fort Payne, AL 359683693
(256) 844-2911
fax (256) 844-2881
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 7, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #L.3091R
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285963421. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,313
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,878
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 589 | 235 | $116 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 371 | 173 | $78 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 256 | 41 | $1 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 224 | 25 | $59 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 196 | 41 | $0 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 149 | 58 | $13 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 137 | 137 | $122 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 116 | 51 | $16 | |
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 58 | 51 | $35 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 45 | 14 | $44 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 179. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$696
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 5 | $170.54 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 9 | $133.65 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 5 | $112.00 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 4 | $83.19 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $40.51 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $35.37 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $22.68 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 1 | $19.00 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 1 | $16.95 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $15.77 | |
| Optinose US, Inc. | 1 | $15.72 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 1 | $15.40 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $15.38 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
8,182
Patients
1,835
Total drug cost
$143,382
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 1,011 | 170 | $23,817 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 867 | 150 | $14,843 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 745 | 199 | $8,572 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 587 | 138 | $7,738 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 581 | 129 | $8,997 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 567 | 161 | $10,000 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 530 | 73 | $19,198 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 454 | 120 | $7,813 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 442 | 118 | $2,664 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 437 | 119 | $5,225 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Scott Argo's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Argo practices Family Medicine Physician in Fort Payne, AL.
Where does Dr. Scott Argo practice?
Dr. Scott Argo practices at 2202 Jordan RD Sw Ste 300, Fort Payne, AL 359683693. Office phone: 2568442911.
What is Dr. Scott Argo's NPI?
Dr. Scott Argo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285963421, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Argo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Argo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Argo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.