Dr. Scott Atay, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
18+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Scott Atay
Scott Atay, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Los Angeles, CA.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
18
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Creighton University School Of Medicine
Class of 2008
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | A149785 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Scott Atay
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Scott Atay is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2008. Dr. currently practices at J W Duncan Md A Medical Corporation in Los Angeles, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215198379, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Scott Atay as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 103 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 184 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Scott Atay received $252 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$252
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 90033
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Scott Atay
What does Dr. Scott Atay specialize in?
Dr. Scott Atay specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Where does Dr. Scott Atay practice?
Dr. Scott Atay practices at J W Duncan Md A Medical Corporation in Los Angeles, California.
Does Dr. Scott Atay accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Scott Atay accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 103 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Scott Atay's NPI number?
Dr. Scott Atay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215198379. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Scott Atay been practicing?
Dr. Scott Atay has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2008.