Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Scott Aesif, M.D., PH.D.

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532990
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1316232499 verify on NPPES ↗
Moderate
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 2 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. Aesif 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 →
Are you Dr. Aesif? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Aesif

Dr. Scott Aesif is a clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Aesif performed 891 Medicare services across 470 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Aesif is Moderate — 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 891 Medicare services

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
891
Medicare services
Bottom 18% in FL for clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
470
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~64 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
 505 $27 $376
Moderately high complexity pathology tissue examination
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This specific level of complexity involves a moderate to high degree of technical skill and interpretation.
 55 $62 $480
Special tissue stain and interpretation
A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings.
 54 $9 $141
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial
A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics.
 54 $26 $200
Additional surgical pathology tissue block
This code covers the pathology examination of each additional tissue block processed during surgery. It is billed for each extra specimen block analyzed beyond the initial one.
 40 $23 $223
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional
An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination.
 38 $22 $195
High complexity pathology tissue examination
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope using advanced techniques to analyze cellular details.
 31 $110 $701
Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block
A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure.
 30 $47 $312
Limited pathology tissue examination
A microscopic examination of tissue samples to identify abnormalities. This limited exam focuses on specific aspects of the tissue rather than a comprehensive analysis.
 27 $3 $62
Surgical pathology consultation on referred slides
A pathologist reviews and reports on tissue slides that were prepared at another facility. This service provides a second opinion or expert analysis of the existing samples.
 25 $66 $645
Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis.
 17 $8 $176
Tissue preparation to remove calcium
A laboratory procedure that removes calcium from a tissue sample to prepare it for microscopic examination.
 15 $10 $104
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.
Looking for a clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physician in Jacksonville?
Compare clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physicians in the Jacksonville area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physicians nearby

Geographic Context

Clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

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

This provider has data in 2 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Aesif is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

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. Aesif experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Aesif performed 505 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Aesif's costs compare to other clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Aesif's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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 Moderate for Dr. Aesif) 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 →

Explore related providers

Same specialty & city
Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine Physicians in Jacksonville
Browse clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physicians in Jacksonville ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine Physicians in FL
Clinical pathology/laboratory medicine physicians ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
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.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

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 →