Brendan Scherer, M.D.
NPI 1598930208 · Psychiatry Physician · San Mateo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brendan Scherer, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Mateo, CA (NPI 1598930208).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598930208
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A76880 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 21 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumaratebrand: Seroquel | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 14 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 13 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 222 W 39th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403-4364Phone: (650) 573-2222
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-23
- Last updated
- 2020-11-23
- Certified
- 2020-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brendan Scherer's NPI number?
- Brendan Scherer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598930208, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brendan Scherer's specialty?
- Brendan Scherer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brendan Scherer located?
- Brendan Scherer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403-1222.
- What is Brendan Scherer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brendan Scherer is (650) 573-3571.
- Does Brendan Scherer accept Medicare?
- Brendan Scherer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brendan Scherer's NPI active?
- Yes — Brendan Scherer's NPI (1598930208) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.