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ALEX SCHAERER
NPI 1568207173
Physician Assistant in La Mesa, CA

Active since June 26, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 740-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2024, Jun 26, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Alex Schaerer NPPES

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

ALEX SCHAERER (NPI 1568207173) is an individual physician assistant in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (PA65343) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568207173
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameALEX SCHAERER
Location Address5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRLa Mesa, CA 91942-3019
Mailing Address5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942-3019
Phone(619) 740-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1568207173 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · PA65343
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.
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alex Schaerer 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 ID8224566542
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250114000985
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.

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
$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.

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.

ALHELI BAILY
Registered Nurse
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 740-6000
MISS APRIL JULIA CROMIE PMHNP-BC, APRN, MSN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, 5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (858) 296-6182
TEAGAN SHEA COLEMAN
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 740-6000
BRENDAN J LEE DO
Emergency Medicine
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 644-4401
PAUL Y ABOU MD
Internal Medicine
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 465-0711
MRS. AMY ELIZABETH VU P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 740-6000
CHRISTA ANN LANDOWSKA AREFIEVA MD
Emergency Medicine
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 740-6000
TYLER QUOC NGUYEN
Pharmacist
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 740-6000

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 Alex Schaerer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Schaerer is 1568207173. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2024.

Where is Alex Schaerer located?

Alex Schaerer practices at 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 740-6000.

What is Alex Schaerer's specialty?

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

Is Alex Schaerer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Schaerer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Schaerer was last updated on December 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.