Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Scales, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1952367120
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2006 Franklin St Se, Suite 200
Huntsville, AL 358014551
(256) 539-0457
fax (256) 539-5827
Mailing address
2006 Franklin St Se Ste 200
Huntsville, AL 358014537

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 31, 2023
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #00027321 · Tennessee #55036
Medicaid (16)
AL #248516 · AL #009938786 · AL #249588 · AL #126727 · AL #249295 · AL #009910967 · AL #009938326 · AL #051557628 · AL #248695 · AL #248267 · AL #009938327 · AL #009938328 · AL #009942884 · AL #220217 · AL #247939 · AL #135495

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952367120. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,756
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$211,471
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 3,100 31 $0
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 738 738 $28
77067 Screening mammography 736 736 $35
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 365 336 $8
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 202 202 $9
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast 169 168 $49
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 126 126 $38
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 125 125 $34
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 115 115 $83
72197 Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 114 112 $100

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in this city , average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$171
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 7 $171.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$171

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Scales's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Scales practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Scales practice?
Dr. Joseph Scales practices at 2006 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 358014551. Office phone: 2565390457.
What is Dr. Joseph Scales's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952367120, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Scales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Scales accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Scales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Screening 3d breast mammography (HCPCS 77063); Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.