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JOSEPH K SCHERGEN PA-C
NPI 1477316008
Physician Assistant in Gainesville, FL

Active since February 05, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-7911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2025, Feb 5, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Joseph K Schergen Pa-c NPPES

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

JOSEPH K SCHERGEN PA-C (NPI 1477316008) is an individual physician assistant in Gainesville, Florida and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Loxahatchee.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477316008
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH K SCHERGENCredential: PA-C
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-3482
Mailing AddressP O Box 103204Gainesville, FL 32610-0001 · (352) 265-0651 · Fax (352) 265-0153
Phone(352) 265-7911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1477316008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA9118323 (FL)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 115704 61st Pl NLoxahatchee, FL 33470-3482 · Phone (561) 329-1082

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph K Schergen Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739617127
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250113003279
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Joseph Schergen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Schergen is 1477316008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2024.

Where is Joseph Schergen located?

Joseph Schergen practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-7911.

What is Joseph Schergen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joseph Schergen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Schergen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Schergen accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Joseph Schergen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Schergen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Schergen is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Schergen was last updated on January 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.