JAMES L SCALES MD
NPI 1811948920
Orthopaedic Surgery in Newton, NJ
Active since May 13, 2006
280 NEWTON SPARTA RD, STE 4, NEWTON, NJ 07860(973) 579-7443(973) 579-7218 Get Directions Write a Review
About James L Scales Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JAMES L SCALES MD (NPI 1811948920) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Newton, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (NJ MA37903) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1811948920
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES L SCALESCredential: MD
Location Address280 NEWTON SPARTA RD, STE 4Newton, NJ 07860
Mailing Address280 Newton Sparta Rd, Ste 4Newton, NJ 07860 · (973) 579-7443 · Fax (973) 579-7218
Phone(973) 579-7443
Fax(973) 579-7218
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2007
✔ NPI 1811948920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · NJ MA37903
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
280 NEWTON SPARTA RD, Newton, NJ 07860
Other Identifiers 4
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified540798
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified550189B8NNJ · Provider Number
Medicaid4836707NJ
Medicare UPIND07207
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
39%457 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
18%327 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
50%836 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%104 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%2,555 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
85%385 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
1%231 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
100%61 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%226 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
21%556 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
32%709 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
25%1,296 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
94%932 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
94%556 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
280 NEWTON SPARTA RD
NEWTON, NJ 07860
NEWTON, NJ 07860
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
280 NEWTON SPARTA RD, SUITE 4
NEWTON, NJ 07860
NEWTON, NJ 07860
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 James Scales's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Scales is 1811948920. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2006.
Where is James Scales located?
James Scales practices at 280 Newton Sparta Rd Ste 4, Newton, NJ 07860. The listed phone number is (973) 579-7443.
What is James Scales's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Scales was last updated on July 11, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.
# James L Scales, MD · NPI 1811948920
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Newton, New Jersey. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 13, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1811948920 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 13, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** NJ MA37903 (New Jersey)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 280 NEWTON SPARTA RD, STE 4, Newton, NJ 07860
- **Phone:** (973) 579-7443 · **Fax:** (973) 579-7218
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 11, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 540798; Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 550189B8N (NJ); Medicaid 4836707 (NJ); and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1811948920) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.