Scott E Sexton, M.D.

Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

Scott E Sexton is an Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(610) 435-1003Allentown, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in orthopaedic surgery, Scott E Sexton, M.D. is a long-established orthopaedic trauma orthopaedic surgery specialist in Allentown. Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in PASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Allentown26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6164dNPPES updated 2009-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1250 South Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18103

Fax: (610) 435-3184
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

40.83%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.7 pts)

40.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.5%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

320

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

73

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

289

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $23k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+20%)69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+27%)45%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$4.2k received from industry

26 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 E Sexton's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Orthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic Trauma in AllentownAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Taxonomy: 207XX0801X

Education & Training

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2000)

Virtual Orthopaedic Trauma Care With Scott E Sexton

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Scott E Sexton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Allentown 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 E Sexton

NPI records show Dr. Sexton as active with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 435-1003.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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