Active NPI 1235187030 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darrell Kevin Scales , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Braselton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darrell Scales, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Braselton, GA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Scales delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1404 RIVER PL STE 401.

Dr. Scales maintains professional affiliations with Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc, Physiotherapy Associates Inc, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1404 River Pl Ste 401

Braselton, GA 305175600

Telephone 7708486190

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc Facility NPI 1891745212

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Braselton, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +19.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Braselton, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scales (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Braselton Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	11,520	163	$1.00	$0.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	350	212	$316.98	$66.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	211	168	$235.00	$118.73
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	176	165	$184.81	$42.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	88	$157.00	$84.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	100	100	$362.00	$155.74
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	83	63	$12.00	$6.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	76	75	$144.00	$41.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	63	$146.67	$30.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$236.00	$100.42
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	62	21	$325.00	$119.47
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	59	59	$112.00	$34.46
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	53	52	$5110.00	$1218.55
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	31	$6964.00	$1222.53
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	25	24	$170.00	$46.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	21	18	$115.00	$36.46
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	20	20	$2614.00	$513.21
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$112.00	$35.34
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$3862.55	$931.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	440	258	$305.39	$66.10
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	420	249	$12.00	$7.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	233	181	$216.92	$121.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	190	181	$150.93	$43.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	119	119	$334.51	$159.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	86	$144.74	$85.06
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	92	85	$125.00	$43.15
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	84	24	$325.00	$127.16
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	68	66	$5317.41	$1229.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$218.36	$106.93
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	58	57	$121.29	$32.16
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	54	14	$3.00	$0.56
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	40	39	$6548.68	$1230.37
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	40	37	$100.00	$37.32
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	37	37	$97.00	$36.87
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	15	15	$148.00	$49.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$291.23	$171.08
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$97.00	$36.88
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$2614.00	$523.27
29807 Repair of shoulder socket cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$4049.86	$969.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	405	251	$257.89	$66.73
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	379	225	$12.00	$6.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	153	$130.00	$86.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	199	170	$193.00	$121.61
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	176	168	$152.63	$43.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	128	$217.00	$106.83
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	108	99	$125.00	$43.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	101	94	$120.59	$32.22
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	81	26	$325.00	$130.16
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	73	17	$3.00	$0.56
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	61	59	$4581.00	$1248.73
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	53	52	$97.00	$37.31
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	46	45	$6508.00	$1247.32
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	45	20	$10.00	$6.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	44	35	$115.34	$37.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$306.00	$161.04
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	27	27	$148.00	$50.02
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	26	21	$22.00	$10.72
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	25	25	$2614.00	$523.38
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	24	$261.00	$173.67
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	19	16	$660.95	$104.96
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$97.00	$36.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	357	221	$255.53	$68.58
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	278	171	$12.00	$5.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	212	153	$128.00	$87.12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	170	160	$149.47	$42.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	135	$188.00	$124.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	133	133	$217.00	$107.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	99	87	$120.91	$31.46
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	98	39	$10.00	$8.04
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	98	82	$125.00	$42.67
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	97	32	$325.00	$134.71
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	61	48	$22.00	$10.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	43	42	$4581.00	$1253.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	41	27	$109.76	$37.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$306.00	$162.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	40	37	$253.00	$175.20
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	36	36	$97.00	$36.90
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	26	$6508.00	$1264.44
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	20	16	$737.10	$110.25
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$97.00	$36.61
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	18	18	$148.00	$49.58
29807 Repair of shoulder socket cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$3726.93	$709.30
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$2614.00	$529.45
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$3616.00	$1048.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	228	159	$239.25	$64.68
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	214	145	$12.00	$5.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	114	$128.00	$72.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	133	110	$185.35	$105.44
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	117	105	$142.72	$40.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$217.00	$103.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	64	$115.21	$30.56
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	68	17	$3.00	$0.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	59	55	$125.00	$42.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	44	$4533.00	$1360.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$306.00	$160.98
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	38	38	$94.87	$34.99
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	34	13	$325.00	$143.23
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	22	$99.37	$36.50
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	20	17	$22.00	$11.01
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	19	$6508.00	$1374.06
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	13	$96.06	$33.00
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	13	$148.00	$48.68
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$93.73	$35.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	327	196	$12.00	$6.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	311	210	$255.16	$64.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	232	174	$128.00	$71.40
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	181	153	$140.39	$38.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	112	$184.00	$103.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$217.00	$104.11
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	82	23	$3.00	$0.52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	81	68	$125.00	$39.31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	72	72	$4450.67	$1358.64
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	50	$118.13	$28.97
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	47	21	$325.00	$140.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$306.00	$159.95
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	39	38	$6549.72	$1366.87
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	38	28	$22.00	$11.77
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	32	$92.79	$30.16
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$94.00	$33.47
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	24	17	$682.50	$98.68
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	19	19	$148.00	$46.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	430	249	$262.35	$63.90
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	364	238	$18.13	$6.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	218	$128.00	$68.39
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	204	188	$135.83	$37.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	166	166	$217.00	$101.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	107	$184.00	$100.16
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	112	40	$325.00	$132.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	100	85	$125.00	$37.52
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	85	19	$3.00	$0.58
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	78	74	$122.50	$26.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$306.00	$158.18
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	53	30	$86.64	$28.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	44	$4439.00	$1314.03
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	29	$94.00	$32.44
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	25	$6508.00	$1344.17
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	14	$94.00	$29.10
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	17	15	$20.35	$13.01
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	17	16	$148.00	$45.29
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$3024.00	$340.39
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$93.00	$30.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	382	205	$241.38	$61.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	353	211	$128.00	$67.71
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	296	179	$23.00	$5.65
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	186	167	$135.31	$43.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	172	$217.00	$100.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	113	85	$125.00	$37.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	86	$184.00	$101.23
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	103	30	$325.00	$151.74
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	98	84	$107.14	$27.36
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	67	14	$3.09	$0.64
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	57	32	$86.32	$31.33
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	46	36	$18.00	$10.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$306.00	$156.67
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	23	$6567.17	$1293.42
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	21	$6204.35	$1327.74
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	15	$88.00	$28.22
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	16	16	$127.00	$45.48
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$2306.92	$422.76
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$93.00	$28.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-15

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 054937

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License GA 054937

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

885647467A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc

1404 River Pl, Braselton, GA 305175600

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc

1400 River Pl, Braselton, GA 305175600

Phone: 7702196000

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc

597 S Enota Dr Ne, Gainesville, GA 305012545

Phone: 7702197777

Physiotherapy Associates Inc

3605 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 300194666

Phone: 7709040772

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc

Po Box, Oakwood, GA 305660018

Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309095626

Phone: 7069450810

Physiotherapy Associates Inc

3605 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 300194666

Phone: 7709040772

Secondary Practice Locations

5875 Thompson Mill Rd, Suite 280

Hoschton, GA 305484133

Phone: 7708486190

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

29 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Christopher Huckle , DO

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

David Peck , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1063663326

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Michael Benfield , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1134546252

Physician Assistant

Dr. John Alsobrook , MD

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1245291616

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location February 25, 2019

Registered at 1404 RIVER PL STE 401, BRASELTON, GA 305175600 (Tel: 7708486190)

✅

NPI Profile Active January 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location January 31, 2017

Registered at 5875 THOMPSON MILL RD, SUITE 280, HOSCHTON, GA 305484133 (Tel: 7708486190)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 742616, ATLANTA, GA 303742616 (Tel: 7702198420)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2017

Recorded as DARRELL SCALES, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #054937 in GA)

✅

NPI Profile Active December 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location December 18, 2015

Registered at 5875 THOMPSON MILL RD, SUITE 280, HOSCHTON, GA 305484133 (Tel: 7708486190)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address December 18, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 742616, ATLANTA, GA 303742616 (Tel: 7702198420)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 18, 2015

Recorded as DARRELL SCALES, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 18, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #054937 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235187030

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 04, 2006

Last Update: October 15, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 742616

Atlanta, GA 303742616

Phone: 7702198420

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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