Richard Scher, D.O.
NPI 1043205313 · Specialist · Little Silver, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Scher, D.O. is a Specialist provider in Little Silver, NJ (NPI 1043205313).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043205313
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 25MB45153 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,575 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,878 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,585 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,367 | $134 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 654 | $30 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 492 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 87 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 62 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 52 | 12 |
| Letrozole | 50 | — |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 49 | — |
| Anastrozole | 31 | — |
| Warfarin Sodium | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,688 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Scher's NPI number?
- Richard Scher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043205313, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Scher's specialty?
- Richard Scher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Richard Scher located?
- Richard Scher's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 White Rd, Little Silver, NJ 07739-1166.
- What is Richard Scher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Scher is (732) 530-8666.
- Does Richard Scher accept Medicare?
- Richard Scher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Scher's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Scher's NPI (1043205313) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.