James Scharff, MD
NPI 1407078827 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Scharff, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1407078827).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407078827
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2005017791 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 2005017791 (MO)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 35 | $214 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 25 | $718 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 15 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 14 | $1,538 |
| Radical Reconstruction of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33427 | 12 | $2,328 |
| Replacement of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33430 | 11 | $2,509 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 36 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 27 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride | 22 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 20 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 | — |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 5 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
- 2007-05-03
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
- Certified
- 2026-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Scharff's NPI number?
- James Scharff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407078827, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Scharff's specialty?
- James Scharff is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Scharff located?
- James Scharff's practice location on file with NPPES is 3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150d, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2319.
- What is James Scharff's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Scharff is (314) 996-5287.
- Does James Scharff accept Medicare?
- James Scharff is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Scharff's NPI active?
- Yes — James Scharff's NPI (1407078827) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.