Stephen Scherr, MD
NPI 1780687244 · Specialist · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Scherr, MD is a Specialist provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1780687244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780687244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G85703 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
33 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 19 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 14 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$91 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 92 | 84 |
| Ibuprofen | 84 | 79 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 30 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 28 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 21 |
| Levofloxacin | 18 | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 18 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2008-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Scherr's NPI number?
- Stephen Scherr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780687244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Scherr's specialty?
- Stephen Scherr is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Stephen Scherr located?
- Stephen Scherr's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901-4029.
- What is Stephen Scherr's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Scherr is (831) 622-8400.
- Does Stephen Scherr accept Medicare?
- Stephen Scherr is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Scherr's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Scherr's NPI (1780687244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.