Scott Lynch, MD
Obesity Medicine Family Medicine
Scott Lynch is an Obesity Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Jacksonville, FL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in family medicine, Scott Lynch, MD is a long-established obesity medicine family medicine specialist in Jacksonville. Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.2/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2094dNPPES updated 2020-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.2/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.7%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
341
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
120
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
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%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1997
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Board certified · Aug 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207QB0002X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511315
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Obesity Medicine Care With Scott Lynch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Lynch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Lynch
Dr. Lynch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 953-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Mailing Address
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1865
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