Robert E Scott, MD

Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Robert E Scott is a Sports Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT, SPORTS MEDICINE

(582) 777-1238La Jolla, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Robert E Scott, MD in person in La Jolla or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 18 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in CASee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in La Jolla36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 559dNPPES updated 2024-11-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9834 Genesee Ave Ste 223b, La Jolla, CA 92037-1215

Fax: (619) 582-2860
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

26.36%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.3 pts)

26.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

227

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

33

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

110

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

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 (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. Board certified · Nov 10, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.

Taxonomy: 2081S0010X

Education & Training

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120-5256

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 064023

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Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Robert E Scott

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert E Scott for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to La Jolla 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 E Scott

NPI records show Dr. Scott as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (582) 777-1238.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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