Tara M Scott, M.D.
Tara M Scott is a Family Medicine specialist based in Long Beach, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Tara M Scott, M.D. in person in Long Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. A West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate since 2009, she brings 17+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3320dNPPES updated 2017-04-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.98%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
218
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
513
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,843
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $463k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$140 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Tara M Scott's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
West Virginia University 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
17360 Brookhurst St Attn: Credentialing Department, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3720
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 201304
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tara M Scott for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Long Beach 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 Tara M Scott
Dr. Scott is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Long Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 346-2222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tara M Scott
Practice Location
2110 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815-3126
Mailing Address
17360 Brookhurst St Attn: Credentialing Department, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3720
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