Scott B Elsbree, M.D.
Scott B Elsbree, M.D. has been part of the Lakewood Ranch medical community since 2005 in independent practice. Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.37/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4271dNPPES updated 2014-08-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6270 Lake Osprey Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240-8425
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.37/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.95%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
3.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
655
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
674
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,444
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.47M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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%↑ 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$876 received from industry
44 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 B Elsbree's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of Florida College of Medicine
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 51003F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Scott B Elsbree
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott B Elsbree for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lakewood Ranch 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 B Elsbree
NPI records show Dr. Elsbree as active with telehealth listed in Lakewood Ranch, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (941) 342-1333.
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
6270 Lake Osprey Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240-8425
Mailing Address
6270 Lake Osprey Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240-8425
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