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SCOTT ALLEN SHER MD
NPI 1962482679
Anesthesiology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since January 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600, PHOENIX, AZ 85004(602) 744-4765(602) 744-4799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Scott Allen Sher Md NPPES

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

SCOTT ALLEN SHER MD (NPI 1962482679) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (23173) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962482679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSCOTT ALLEN SHERCredential: MD
Location Address1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600Phoenix, AZ 85004-4527
Mailing Address1850 N Central Ave, Ste 1600Phoenix, AZ 85004-4527 · (602) 744-4765 · Fax (602) 744-4799
Phone(602) 744-4765
Fax(602) 744-4799
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2010
✔ NPI 1962482679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 23173
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.
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINZ05WCHKJ53AZ
Medicare UPING06103
Medicaid314071AZ
Other050053944Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Scott Allen Sher Md 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 ID3779608674
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100915001069
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

2

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

Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc.
15 mi
Anesthesiology
2262 E ROSE GARDEN LN
Phoenix, AZ 85024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285660704 (954) 939-5000
Anesthesia Partners Of Arizona LLC
890 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619452901 (855) 285-2455

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 9

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
49 services34 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
32 services32 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
31 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926
Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.
18 services18 patients

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…
10%82 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…
25%24 patients
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)
33%138 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.

DR. ERIC L PEDICINI DO
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 262-8900
JAMES CONNOR LOOMIS MD
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 744-4765
CRISTINA SUE DUNLOP MD
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 744-4765
MISS JAIME STUDTMANN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1850 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 262-8900
GARY STUART GOLDBERG MD
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 744-4765
DAVID FRANCIS RIGHI MD
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 262-8900
DR. BRADLEY PORTER GOODSELL D.O.
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 262-8900
JENNIFER M. FERGESTAD M.D.
Anesthesiology
1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Maricopa County (602) 744-4765

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 Scott Sher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Sher is 1962482679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Where is Scott Sher located?

Scott Sher practices at 1850 N Central Ave Ste 1600, Phoenix, AZ 85004. The listed phone number is (602) 744-4765.

What is Scott Sher's specialty?

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

Is Scott Sher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott Sher 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 Scott Sher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Scott Sher reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) and Anesthesia Partners Of Arizona LLC (Richardson, TX). 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 Scott Sher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Scott Sher accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and 1 other insurer list Scott Sher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Sher was last updated on October 28, 2010. 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.