David Scott Adams
David Scott Adams is a Family Medicine specialist based in Madison, WI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Scott Adams practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Madison, WI. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8202 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI 53717-1906
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in Wisconsin on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.78/100
Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in WisconsinHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.47%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Wisconsin0.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
377
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $502k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
Board certified · Aug 6, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 2005)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With David Scott Adams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Scott Adams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Madison required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Scott Adams
Dr. Adams is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Madison, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 831-1766.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Scott Adams
Practice Location
8202 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI 53717-1906
Mailing Address
8202 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI 53717-1906
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