Scott Bradley Argo, M.D.
Scott Bradley Argo is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fort Payne, AL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Scott Bradley Argo, M.D. has been part of the Fort Payne medical community since 2009 in group practice. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2202 Jordan Rd Sw Ste 300, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3693
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.84%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
7.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
294
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
835
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,804
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.43M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$696 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Scott Bradley Argo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
17 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 Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 020018
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Scott Bradley Argo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Bradley Argo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Payne 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 Scott Bradley Argo
Dr. Argo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Payne, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 844-2911.
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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Practice Location
2202 Jordan Rd Sw Ste 300, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3693
Mailing Address
2202 Jordan Rd Sw Ste 300, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3693
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