Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Scherer, DPM

Podiatrist · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
4640 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
9547760000
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1336114024 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Scherer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Scherer

Dr. David Scherer is a podiatrist in Ft Lauderdale, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Scherer performed 2,132 Medicare services across 879 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Scherer is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 38% volume in FL

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Podiatric Physician 1390 Clear March 31, 2028 ⚠
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,132
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for podiatrist
879
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~107 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail 424 $107 $230
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 263 $70 $110
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 234 $63 $215
Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface 229 $24 $76
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails 159 $35 $60
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound 129 $36 $97
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 122 $46 $60
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 96 $169 $315
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails 96 $26 $45
Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst 69 $54 $171
Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch 66 $181 $369
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 52 $45 $141
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm 44 $55 $185
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess 36 $51 $165
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 36 $90 $145
Removal of foreign body of foot tissue, deep 23 $222 $332
Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess 20 $154 $275
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 20 $78 $224
Release of finger nerve 14 $435 $740
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
171
Per 100K population
8.8
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Scherer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Scherer experienced with removal of skin of fingernail or toenail?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Scherer performed 424 removal of skin of fingernail or toenail services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Scherer's costs compare to other podiatrists in Ft Lauderdale?
Dr. Scherer's average Medicare payment per service is $75. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Scherer) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →