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
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9834 Genesee Ave Ste 223b, La Jolla, CA 92037-1215
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better26.36%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · 1990
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board certified · Nov 10, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
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)
Mailing address
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120-5256
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert E Scott
Practice Location
9834 Genesee Ave Ste 223b, La Jolla, CA 92037-1215
Mailing Address
6719 Alvarado Rd Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92120-5256
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