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Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal ultrasound, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.

31 Seymour Street Suite 205, Ambulatory Building
Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 972-0050

Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD is a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Hospital Integrated Care Partners.

Office Locations

Hartford Hospital Integrated Care Partners

195 Eastern Boulevard Suite 201
Glastonbury, CT 06033

(860) 246-4260

(860) 430-9770

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Hartford Hospital Integrated Care Partners

31 Seymour Street Suite 205, Ambulatory Building
Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 972-0050

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In The News

“In addition to his beloved wife, Maria Fatima (Braga) Tavares, Jose is also survived by his daughters, Gina B. Tavares of Hudson, Lucia Scola and her husband Dr. Christopher Scola of Glastonbury,...”—"Jose Tavares, 82, of Hudson", Community Advocate, June 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

pelvis X-ray

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD performed more pelvis X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

X-rays

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and X-rays 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

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	273
doctor visit	891
hip imaging	18
injections	273
musculoskeletal imaging	65
pelvic imaging	34
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	111

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	275
doctor visit	923
hospital care	20
injections	275
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	105
pelvic imaging	37
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	154

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	58
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	260
doctor visit	872
hospital care	79
injections	260
inpatient care	79
musculoskeletal imaging	246
pelvic imaging	26
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	285

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	49
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	231
doctor visit	875
hospital care	62
injections	231
inpatient care	62
musculoskeletal imaging	293
pelvic imaging	43
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	387

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	92
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	201
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	44
chemotherapy	44
doctor visit	863
hospital care	62
injections	201
inpatient care	62
minimally invasive procedures	44
musculoskeletal imaging	305
pelvic imaging	26
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	380

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	42
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	249
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	102
chemotherapy	102
doctor visit	1012
hospital care	49
injections	263
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	102
musculoskeletal imaging	307
pelvic imaging	42
spinal procedures	65
X-rays	414

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	53
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	205
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	172
chemotherapy	172
doctor visit	759
hospital care	12
injections	205
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	198
musculoskeletal imaging	146
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	191

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	44
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	191
chemotherapy	191
doctor visit	693
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	236
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	201
chemotherapy	201
doctor visit	571
hospital care	11
injections	82
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	223
musculoskeletal imaging	11
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	31
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	122
chemotherapy	122
doctor visit	591
injections	116
minimally invasive procedures	161
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	154
chemotherapy	154
doctor visit	635
hospital care	11
injections	120
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	215
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	37
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Glastonbury, CT were injections, aspiration, X-rays and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	195
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	140
chemotherapy	140
doctor visit	789
hip imaging	18
hospital care	38
injections	196
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	168
musculoskeletal imaging	167
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	190

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	296
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	105
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

Hartford Hospital Integrated Care Partners

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Evercare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Connecticare Commercial, Healthy Connecticut, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher J. Scola, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Evercare

Aetna

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Connecticare Commercial

Healthy Connecticut

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,354 Rinvoq $1,859	Skyrizi $289	Humira $206
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,861 STELARA $1,273	Tremfya $404	REMICADE $68	SIMPONI $62	SIMPONI ARIA $54
Pfizer Inc.	$1,640 XELJANZ $554	INFLECTRA $358	LYRICA $277	PAXLOVID $198	CELEBREX $89	Other $164
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,580 Humira $1,416	Rinvoq $49	Skyrizi $23	$91
UCB, Inc.	$1,324 Cimzia $1,324
Other	$7,906 ORENCIA $842	Actemra $599	Enbrel $562	BENLYSTA $519	ACTHAR $490	Other $4,894

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16,334
Consulting Fee	$175
Education	$155

Biography

Dr. Christopher Scola practices adult rheumatology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Scola include hyaluronic acid joint injections (viscosupplementation), lupus, and vasculitis. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California. Dr. Scola attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Scola is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare.