Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kurt Scherer, MD

Radiation Oncology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
601 E ROLLINS ST, Orlando, FL 32803
4072002355
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1821263096 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Kurt Scherer is a radiation oncology specialist in Orlando, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Scherer performed 7,442 Medicare services across 2,947 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Scherer received a total of $365 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 4 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Scherer is Very 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in FL $365 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 120193 Clear January 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 ↗
7,442
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for radiation oncology
2,947
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~438 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 4,383 $0 $0
Bone density scan (DEXA) 1,098 $27 $89
Chest X-ray, 1 view 411 $7 $27
Knee X-ray, 3 views 106 $19 $66
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 90 $19 $59
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 68 $5 $24
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 65 $6 $26
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 63 $25 $83
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 62 $6 $26
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 58 $21 $70
X-ray of hip, 1 view 51 $6 $28
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 51 $18 $67
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 51 $191 $662
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 48 $80 $866
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 45 $26 $81
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 44 $6 $27
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 43 $130 $528
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 43 $20 $63
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 43 $7 $27
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 42 $116 $477
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 39 $136 $574
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 36 $56 $214
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 35 $5 $24
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 30 $19 $63
Ct scan of leg without contrast 30 $35 $142
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 28 $5 $25
X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 26 $11 $51
Chest X-ray, 2 views 25 $8 $32
X-ray of elbow, 2 views 25 $6 $25
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 22 $9 $39
CT scan of chest, without contrast 21 $79 $381
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 21 $14 $59
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 20 $35 $157
X-ray of wrist, 2 views 18 $6 $25
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 18 $39 $137
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 17 $60 $515
Mri scan of leg without contrast 17 $102 $611
X-ray of hand, 2 views 16 $14 $50
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 15 $10 $147
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 14 $87 $328
Ct scan of arm without contrast 12 $34 $142
X-ray of ankle, 2 views 12 $6 $25
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 12 $54 $231
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 12 $52 $137
Screening mammography 12 $124 $335
X-ray of joint between lower spine and hip bone, 3 or more views 11 $24 $78
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views 11 $11 $46
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 11 $19 $78
Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot 11 $19 $48
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$365
Total received (2019-2023)
Avg $122/year across 3 years
Top 39% in FL for radiation oncology
2
Companies
4
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$365 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$147
2020
$117
2019
$101

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$264
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$101
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Actishield · BIOskin · EMBOLD Fibered · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $5 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
17.0
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Scherer performed 4,383 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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.
Does Dr. Scherer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Scherer received a total of $365 from 2 companies across 4 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Scherer's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Orlando?
Dr. Scherer's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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 Very 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 →
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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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 →