Scott A Mckay, MD
Scott A Mckay is a Family Medicine specialist based in Irmo, SC with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in family medicine, Scott a Mckay, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Irmo. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.04/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 47% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2022dNPPES updated 2020-11-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1846 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063-4810
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.04/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.78%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina1.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
443
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
517
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,509
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $657k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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 (-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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
111 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Scott a Mckay's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.40 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 8, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
Po Box 6069, West Columbia, SC 29171-6069
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Scott a Mckay
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott a Mckay for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Irmo 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 a Mckay
NPI records show Dr. Mckay as active with telehealth listed in Irmo, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 781-5200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Scott a Mckay
Practice Location
1846 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063-4810
Mailing Address
Po Box 6069, West Columbia, SC 29171-6069
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