Peter D Scalia, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: VASCULAR SURGERY
Peter D Scalia, M.D. has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 43+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
Older · 390dNPPES updated 2025-04-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1540 Hwy 138 Bldg #1 Ste 102, Wall, NJ 07719
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202311.09/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-72.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.61%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.5 pts)
23.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
536
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
144
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$133 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Peter D Scalia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 28, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Peter D Scalia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter D Scalia for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Wall 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 Peter D Scalia
Dr. Scalia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wall, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (848) 208-2055.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Peter D Scalia
Practice Location
1540 Hwy 138 Bldg #1 Ste 102, Wall, NJ 07719
Mailing Address
1540 Hwy 138 Bldg #1 Ste 102, Wall, NJ 07719
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