JOSEPH S SCRO M.D.
NPI 1649271909
Anesthesiology in Pompton Plains, NJ

Q: What is Joseph Scro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Scro is 1649271909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005.

Q: What is Joseph Scro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Scro was last updated on June 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97 W PARKWAY, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444(973) 831-5093 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Joseph S Scro M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH S SCRO M.D. (NPI 1649271909) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06571200) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ocean Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649271909

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH S SCROCredential: M.D.

Location Address97 W PARKWAYPompton Plains, NJ 07444-1647

Mailing AddressPo Box 34704Newark, NJ 07189-0001 · (201) 804-2800

Phone(973) 831-5093

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 2011

✔ NPI 1649271909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06571200

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

97 W PARKWAY, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING49881NJ

Medicaid7730004NJ

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified023869NJ

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph S Scro 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 ID2961390679

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040305000182

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Scro reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

45 mi

Surgical Critical Care

331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
2,844 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215989249 (732) 807-0800

Jersey Shore Anesthesiology Associates PA

54 mi

Anesthesiology

1945 STATE ROUTE 33
Neptune, NJ 07753

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
102 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538190764 (732) 897-0200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

46 services45 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

29 services27 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

15 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ocean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brick, NJ

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number310052

Location425 Jack Martin BlvdBrick, NJ 08724 · Ocean County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Neptune, NJ

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310073

Location1945 State Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753 · Monmouth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

2%66 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pre-operative OSA assessment

Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

16%500 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

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.

MRS. CAROL HAMILTON RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA

Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (973) 831-5140

DR. ANIRUDH KAPOOR M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (908) 522-2829

DR. PEDRO JAVIER COLON ORTIZ MD

Internal Medicine

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (973) 831-5000

DARIA JANNUZZI M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (973) 831-5000

YASEEN BASEER

Hospitalist

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (973) 831-5000

MR. DANIEL ALEX MISA RN

Registered Nurse (Continuing Education/Staff Development)

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (732) 413-9026

DR. HAROLD DELALEU M.D.

Anesthesiology

97 W PARKWAY, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (973) 831-5000

DR. STUART ARTHUR SEIGAL M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

97 W PARKWAY
POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444

Morris County (973) 831-5000

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 Scro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Scro is 1649271909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005.

Where is Joseph Scro located?

Joseph Scro practices at 97 W Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. The listed phone number is (973) 831-5093.

What is Joseph Scro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Scro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Scro 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Scro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Scro reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (Red Bank, NJ) and Jersey Shore Anesthesiology Associates PA (Neptune, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Scro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Scro accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Joseph Scro 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 Scro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Scro is affiliated with Ocean Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Scro was last updated on June 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.