Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Scott Cherkasky

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Encino, CA

  • NPI 1821194945
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16255 Ventura Blvd, Ste. 806
Encino, CA 914362302
(310) 777-5528
Mailing address
320 W 15Th St, Ste. 313
Los Angeles, CA 900153007

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 19, 2008
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A55211
Medicaid
CA #00A552111

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821194945. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,487
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$142,048
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90836 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 744 64 $93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 743 64 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Encino Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 817. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$329
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 22 $328.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$329

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
568
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$15,703
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alprazolam Generic 95 15 $1,596
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 51 0 $4,897
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 47 0 $1,410
Clonazepam Generic 47 0 $614
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 47 0 $781
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 43 0 $258
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine) Brand 39 0 $3,373
Bupropion Hcl Generic 36 0 $533
Paroxetine Hcl Generic 32 0 $339
Lamotrigine Generic 30 0 $542

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Scott Cherkasky's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Cherkasky practices Psychiatry Physician in Encino, CA.
Where does Dr. Scott Cherkasky practice?
Dr. Scott Cherkasky practices at 16255 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 914362302. Office phone: 3107775528.
What is Dr. Scott Cherkasky's NPI?
Dr. Scott Cherkasky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821194945, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Cherkasky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Cherkasky accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Cherkasky commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90836); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.