Philip Scharfer, MD PA
NPI 1265432744 · Psychiatry Physician · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Scharfer, MD PA is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (NPI 1265432744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265432744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0031908 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,393 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 628 | $87 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 517 | $69 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 162 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 24 | $213 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 274 | 41 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 161 | 28 |
| Clonazepam | 112 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 102 | 17 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 96 | 25 |
| Mirtazapine | 92 | 24 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 2 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
- 2005-07-27
- Last updated
- 2011-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Scharfer's NPI number?
- Philip Scharfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265432744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Scharfer's specialty?
- Philip Scharfer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Scharfer located?
- Philip Scharfer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-3590.
- What is Philip Scharfer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Scharfer is (561) 622-6788.
- Does Philip Scharfer accept Medicare?
- Philip Scharfer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Scharfer's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Scharfer's NPI (1265432744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.