Robert Scott Mitchell, M.D.

Specialist

(361) 991-7109Corpus Christi, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in specialist, Robert Scott Mitchell, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Corpus Christi. A Tufts University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.88/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 53 Specialist providers in TXSee all Specialist in Corpus Christi36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1567dNPPES updated 2022-01-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6421 Saratoga Blvd. Bldg. 106, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-3480

Fax: (361) 991-5213
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.

MIPS Score

2023

83.88/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

75.4%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

648

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

592

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,865

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $545k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$205 received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Robert Scott Mitchell's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 19, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Virtual Specialist Care With Robert Scott Mitchell

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Scott Mitchell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Corpus Christi 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 Robert Scott Mitchell

Dr. Mitchell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Corpus Christi, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (361) 991-7109.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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