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Active NPI 1053975805 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott Austin Gilchrist , MD

Surgery • Opelika, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Gilchrist, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Opelika, AL. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2025, Dr. Gilchrist delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 121 N 20TH ST STE 3.

Dr. Gilchrist is affiliated with Surgical Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

121 N 20th St Ste 3

Opelika, AL 368015454

Telephone 3347456271
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Surgical Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1295762540

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Opelika, AL

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -27.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.3 Yrs
State Avg: 28.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Opelika, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gilchrist (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Opelika Specialty Average (28.3 Years) 28.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-17
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 51133

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Surgical Clinic Pc

121 N 20th St, Opelika, AL 368015454

Phone: 3347456271

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1184654592

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1194757179

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1326434895

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1407436736

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Robert Brown , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1487686515

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1558393470

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2025

Registered at 121 N 20TH ST STE 3, OPELIKA, AL 368015454 (Tel: 3347456271)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2025

Registered at 121 N 20TH ST STE 3, OPELIKA, AL 368015454 (Tel: 3347456271)

NPI Profile Active April 26, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 26, 2019

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE B-401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4237787695)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2019

Registered at 979 E 3RD ST STE B-401, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374032136 (Tel: 4237787695)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2019

Recorded as SCOTT GILCHRIST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 26, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053975805
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 26, 2019
Last Update: June 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

121 N 20th St Ste 3

Opelika, AL 368015454

Phone: 3347456271

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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