SCOTT C. BOYKEN M.D. – NPI #1245551878
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

SCOTT BOYKEN is a physician located in TRUSSVILLE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245551878 to SCOTT BOYKEN on June 17, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 30, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SCOTT BOYKEN below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT C. BOYKEN

NPI Number
1245551878
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT C. BOYKEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7201 HAPPY HOLLOW ROAD
SUITE 101
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173
Phone: (205) 655-3721 Fax: (205) 655-3814
1 Other location(s):
70 Plaza Dr
Pell City, AL 35125-9314
Phone: (205) 814-9284
Fax: (205) 814-9626
Mailing address
70 PLAZA DR
PELL CITY, AL 35125-9314
Phone: (205) 814-9284 Fax: (205) 338-0865
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207QS0010X
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 AL MD31576

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SCOTT BOYKEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST VINCENT'S ST CLAIR
      7063 VETERANS PARKWAY
      PELL CITY, AL 35125
    • ST. VINCENT'S EAST
      50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DRIVE
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ASCENSION AT HOME
      1400 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 240
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
    • ST VINCENTS HOME HEALTH OF ST CLAIR COUNTY
      2401 STEMLEY BRIDGE ROAD, SUITE 7
      PELL CITY, AL 35128
  • HOSPICE
    • ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPICE OF BIRMINGHAM
      2400 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY, SUITE 104B
      BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244

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