Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Candice Colby-Scott, M.D.

Otology & Neurotology Physician · Midland, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
801 JOE MANN BLVD STE H, Midland, MI 48642
9898358720
In practice since 2008 (18 years)
NPI: 1922268119 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Colby-Scott from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Colby-Scott

Dr. Candice Colby-Scott is an otology & neurotology physician in Midland, MI, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Colby-Scott performed 542 Medicare services across 461 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Colby-Scott received a total of $4,204 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otology & neurotology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Colby-Scott is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 542 Medicare services $4,204 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
542
Medicare services
Bottom 38% in MI for otology & neurotology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
461
Unique beneficiaries
$153
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~30 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
136 $91 $296
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
91 $116 $391
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
63 $35 $138
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 53 $157 $469
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
45 $21 $36
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
40 $66 $238
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
40 $132 $360
Cochlear implant insertion
Surgical placement of a device into the inner ear to provide sound signals to the brain for hearing.
37 $955 $10,847
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
26 $162 $778
Nasal and throat exam with endoscope
A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway.
11 $89 $332
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,204
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $601/year across 7 years
Top 25% in MI for otology & neurotology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
104
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,204 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$696
2023
$563
2022
$341
2021
$418
2020
$58
2019
$1,586
2018
$542

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Cochlear Americas
$510
MED-EL Corporation
$69
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$53
Top 3 companies account for 92.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Cochlear Americas
$2,945
Lilly USA, LLC
$181
MED-EL Corporation
$159
AbbVie Inc.
$111
Acclarent, Inc
$111
Allergan Inc.
$109
Stryker Corporation
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$90
PFIZER INC.
$67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$63
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$45
Advanced Bionics, LLC
$41
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$34
Allergan, Inc.
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
Top 3 companies account for 78.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · AIMOVIG · Acclarent Aera · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · CIPRODEX · COCHLEAR NUCLEUS CI632 COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH SLIM MODIOLAR ELECTRODE · Cochlear · Cochlear Nucleus CI632 cochlear implant with Slim Modiolar electrode · DUPIXENT · EMGALITY · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HiResolution Bionic Ear System · MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System · Mi1250 SYNCHRONY 2 FLEXsoft · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · Nucleus · Otovel · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · THROMBIN-JMI · UBRELVY · VIBRANT Soundbridge Middle Ear Implant and BONEBRIDGE System · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Otology & neurotology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$77,538
Nearest hospital
HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW
19.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Colby-Scott is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Colby-Scott experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Colby-Scott performed 136 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Colby-Scott receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Colby-Scott received a total of $4,204 from 17 companies across 104 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Colby-Scott's costs compare to other otology & neurotology physicians in Midland?
Dr. Colby-Scott's average Medicare payment per service is $153. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Colby-Scott) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →