DR. BRET R SCHER M.D.
NPI 1407869035
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in La Mesa, CA

Q: What is Bret Scher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bret Scher is 1407869035. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Q: What is Bret Scher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: Is Bret Scher enrolled in Medicare?

No. Bret Scher has opted out of Medicare through August 2, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bret Scher was last updated on June 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 14, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 2, 2027

5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 644-6801(619) 644-6809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Bret R Scher M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRET R SCHER M.D. (NPI 1407869035) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A70172) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through August 2, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407869035

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRET R SCHERCredential: M.D.

Location Address5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DRLa Mesa, CA 91942-3014

Mailing Address5525 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942-3014 · (619) 644-6801 · Fax (619) 644-6809

Phone(619) 644-6801

Fax(619) 644-6809

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2013

✔ NPI 1407869035 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A70172

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH55132CA

Medicare PINWA70172ACA

Medicaid00A701720CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Bret R Scher M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from August 2, 2019 through August 2, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 2, 2019

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 2, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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