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DR. GEORGE S SCHER M.D.
NPI 1467465096
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in San Diego, CA

Active since August 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 FIR STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101(619) 446-1586 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. George S Scher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE S SCHER M.D. (NPI 1467465096) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G18815) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467465096
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE S SCHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 FIR STREETSan Diego, CA 92101-2327
Mailing Address300 Fir StreetSan Diego, CA 92101-2327 · (619) 446-1586
Phone(619) 446-1586
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2012
✔ NPI 1467465096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G18815
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
300 FIR STREET, San Diego, CA 92101
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWG18815ACA
Medicare UPINA40436CA
Medicaid00G188150CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. George S Scher M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Screening 3d breast mammography 77063
Screening 3D breast mammography is a procedure that uses low-dose X-rays to create detailed images of the breast. This allows for early detection of any unusual changes or growths. It's a non-invasive, outpatient procedure that typically takes about 30 minutes.
40 services40 patients
Screening mammography 77067
Screening mammography is a preventative measure that uses low-dose X-rays to take images of the chest area. It's a key tool in early detection of abnormalities, helping to identify issues before they become symptomatic. It is recommended annually for certain age groups.
40 services40 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92101 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ALICIA COLLINS BENJAMIN M.D.
Internal Medicine
300 FIR STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
San Diego County (858) 499-2600
BANITA B. SEHGAL D.O.
Internal Medicine
300 FIR STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
San Diego County (858) 499-2703
DR. ARVIN SALUTA M.D.
Internal Medicine
300 FIR STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
San Diego County (858) 499-2600

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is George Scher's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Scher is 1467465096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Where is George Scher located?

George Scher practices at 300 Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101. The listed phone number is (619) 446-1586.

What is George Scher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is George Scher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Scher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Scher was last updated on November 19, 2012. 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.