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DR. SCOTT AUSTIN GILCHRIST JR. MD
NPI 1053975805
Surgery in Opelika, AL

Active since April 26, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
121 N 20TH ST STE 3, OPELIKA, AL 36801(334) 745-6271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Apr 26, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Scott Austin Gilchrist Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SCOTT AUSTIN GILCHRIST JR. MD (NPI 1053975805) is an individual surgery provider in Opelika, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (51133) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053975805
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SCOTT AUSTIN GILCHRIST JR.Credential: MD
Location Address121 N 20TH ST STE 3Opelika, AL 36801-5454
Mailing Address121 N 20th St Ste 3Opelika, AL 36801-5454 · (334) 745-6271
Phone(334) 745-6271
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1053975805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 51133
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
121 N 20TH ST STE 3, Opelika, AL 36801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Scott Austin Gilchrist Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416282132
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250716000563
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MORGAN GRANT HULL MD
Surgery
121 N 20TH ST STE 3
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Lee County (334) 745-6271
JACQUELINE MORRIS MD
Surgery
121 N 20TH ST STE 3
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Lee County (334) 745-6271
LAUREN VICK FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
121 N 20TH ST STE 3
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Lee County (334) 745-6271
DR. HAROLD ALLEN FOSTER M.D.
Surgery
121 N 20TH ST STE 3
OPELIKA, AL 36801
Lee County (334) 745-6271

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Scott Gilchrist's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Gilchrist is 1053975805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2019.

Where is Scott Gilchrist located?

Scott Gilchrist practices at 121 N 20th St Ste 3, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 745-6271.

What is Scott Gilchrist's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Scott Gilchrist enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott Gilchrist is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Scott Gilchrist accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Scott Gilchrist as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Gilchrist was last updated on June 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.