Dr. David Scherer, DPM
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.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatric Physician | 1390 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | ⚠ |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 fingernail or toenail skin This procedure involves the removal of the skin associated with a fingernail or toenail. |
424 | $107 | $230 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
263 | $70 | $110 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
234 | $63 | $215 |
| Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin affected by inflammation or infection. It is performed when the affected area covers up to 10 percent of the patient's total body surface area. |
229 | $24 | $76 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
159 | $35 | $60 |
| Chemical application to prevent wound tissue regrowth A chemical agent is applied to a wound to inhibit the regrowth of tissue. This procedure focuses on the application of the substance to manage the wound bed. |
129 | $36 | $97 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
122 | $46 | $60 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
96 | $169 | $315 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
96 | $26 | $45 |
| Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst A procedure to remove fluid, pus, or blood from an abscess, hematoma, or cyst using a needle. |
69 | $54 | $171 |
| Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch | 66 | $181 | $369 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
52 | $45 | $141 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
44 | $55 | $185 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
36 | $51 | $165 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
36 | $90 | $145 |
| Deep foreign body removal from foot A procedure to remove a foreign object embedded deeply within the tissues of the foot. |
23 | $222 | $332 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
20 | $154 | $275 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 20 | $78 | $224 |
| Release of finger nerve | 14 | $435 | $740 |
Geographic Context
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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.
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