Scott Scharfenstein
NPI 1538666193 · Anesthesiology Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Scharfenstein is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1538666193).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538666193
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30069 (MS)
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
8 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
747 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 100 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 98 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 51 | $71 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 50 | $41 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 49 | $90 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 49 | $60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2018-04-10
- Last updated
- 2023-01-05
- Certified
- 2023-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Scharfenstein's NPI number?
- Scott Scharfenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538666193, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Scharfenstein's specialty?
- Scott Scharfenstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Scharfenstein located?
- Scott Scharfenstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 13th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501.
- What is Scott Scharfenstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Scharfenstein is (228) 865-3281.
- Does Scott Scharfenstein accept Medicare?
- Scott Scharfenstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Scharfenstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Scharfenstein's NPI (1538666193) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.