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Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, work injuries, sports health, and more.

900 Dennis Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 333-0623

Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Health Alliance and EMERGEORTHO PA.

Office Locations

1200 Commons Drive N
Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 353-5000

(910) 333-0604

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UNC Health Alliance

2000 Brabham Avenue Suite 100
Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 332-3800

(910) 251-0421

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900 Dennis Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 333-0623

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	238
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	34
X-rays	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	423
injections	27
musculoskeletal imaging	77
X-rays	77

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	476
injections	63
musculoskeletal imaging	113
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	128

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	19
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	413
injections	57
musculoskeletal imaging	79
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	22
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	547
injections	80
musculoskeletal imaging	106
X-rays	106

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	53
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	28
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	564
injections	79
musculoskeletal imaging	101
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	114

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	30
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Jacksonville, NC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	298
injections	54
musculoskeletal imaging	85
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	147
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1997. He is certified by the Family Medicine-Sports Medicine, Board Certified and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1997)

Board Certification: Family Medicine-Sports Medicine, Board Certified (2016)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Alliance

EMERGEORTHO PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$96 Armada 14 percutaneous catheter $96
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$49 Physio-Stim $31	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $18
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$34 Duexis $20	$14
Globus Medical, Inc.	$32 Ankle Fracture System $32
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$30 Lorzone $30
Other	$135 MONOVISC $25	PENNSAID $17	Exogen $17	BUNAVAIL 6.3 mg 30-count box $16	MOVANTIK $15	Other $46

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$377

Biography

Dr. Scott Playford is a specialist in family medicine and sports medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: knee problems, overuse injuries, and work injuries. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Playford is affiliated with UNC Health. According to UNC Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Jacksonville, NC.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Alan Playford, MD From 2012 - 2022

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