DR. PHILIP MAXIMILIAN SCHERER M.D.
NPI 1609194547
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Philip Scherer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Philip Scherer is 1609194547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2010.

Q: What is Philip Scherer's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Philip Scherer was last updated on January 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 16, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 936-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 12, 2021, Oct 15, 2020, Sep 29, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Philip Maximilian Scherer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PHILIP MAXIMILIAN SCHERER M.D. (NPI 1609194547) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (61836) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609194547

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. PHILIP MAXIMILIAN SCHERERCredential: M.D.

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 936-2000

Phone(615) 936-2000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2024

✔ NPI 1609194547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 61836

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Also ListedNuclear MedicineTaxonomy 207U00000X · License 61836 (TN)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 1719 Thompson Ln Ste 23300Nashville, TN 37204-4686 · Phone (611) 593-6360

Location 2337 22nd Ave NNashville, TN 37203-1840 · Phone (615) 327-1500

Location 34525 Harding Pike Ste 102Nashville, TN 37205-2145 · Phone (615) 463-3034

Location 41909 Acklen AveNashville, TN 37212-3713 · Phone (615) 777-9729

Location 52009 Mallory Ln Ste 150Franklin, TN 37067-2872 · Phone (615) 771-8668

Location 6601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803 · Phone (407) 200-2355

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Philip Maximilian Scherer M.d. 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 ID5698919132

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200813000802

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 16

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.

Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 77080

A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.

618 services617 patients

Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 77080

517 services517 patients

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.

253 services232 patients

Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot 77081

A DXA bone density measurement of the forearm, finger, hand, or foot is a non-invasive procedure that uses X-rays to measure the amount of calcium and other minerals in your bones. This test helps to assess the strength of your bones and your risk of fractures.

142 services142 patients

Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 78816

A Nuclear Medicine Study with a CT Scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and a CT scan to create detailed images of your body. These images help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions.

85 services77 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

67 services67 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306

A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.

58 services55 patients

Radioactive drug therapy through a vein 79101

Radioactive drug therapy through a vein involves injecting a drug with radioactive properties into your bloodstream. This drug travels throughout your body, targeting and destroying harmful cells, such as cancer cells, while sparing healthy ones. It's a non-invasive procedure to treat certain diseases.

38 services28 patients

Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan 78814

A nuclear medicine study with a limited area CT scan is a diagnostic procedure. A small amount of radioactive substance is injected into your body, which helps create detailed images of a specific area. The CT scan further enhances these images, providing clearer, more precise results.

36 services36 patients

Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot 77081

34 services34 patients

Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264

A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.

21 services21 patients

Nuclear medicine study of brain with metabolic evaluation 78608

A nuclear medicine study of the brain with metabolic evaluation involves using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging to assess brain function. It helps identify changes in brain metabolism that can indicate certain disorders.

16 services16 patients

Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation 78580

A nuclear medicine study of lung circulation involves the use of a safe, radioactive substance to visualize lung function. It helps in diagnosing conditions like blood clots. The substance is injected and images are taken to study the blood flow in your lungs.

13 services13 patients

Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 78803

A nuclear medicine study with SPECT involves a safe, small amount of radioactive substance to help visualize body organs. SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, creates detailed 3D images. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions in a specific body area.

13 services13 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 78227

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into the body. This substance helps create images of these areas on a special camera. It's often combined with drug use to improve image clarity and aid in diagnosing various conditions.

12 services12 patients

Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node 38792

This procedure involves injecting a safe radioactive substance into your body. It travels to your lymph nodes, making them visible on X-ray images. This helps in identifying any abnormal nodes for further examination. It's a standard part of many diagnostic processes.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440039

Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelbyville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440137

Location2835 Hwy 231 NorthShelbyville, TN 37160 · Bedford County

Emergency services

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tullahoma, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number440144

Location1801 N Jackson St Box 460Tullahoma, TN 37388 · Coffee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440193

Location1411 Baddour ParkwayLebanon, TN 37087 · Wilson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

97.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.64

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Nuclear Medicine: Correlation with Existing Imaging Studies for All Patients Undergoing Bone Scintigraphy

Percentage of final reports for all patients, regardless of age, undergoing bone scintigraphy that include physician documentation of correlation with existing relevant imaging studies (e.g., x-ray, MRI, CT, etc.) that were performed

100%255 patients

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques

Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…

100%74 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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

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