Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Scher

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Washington, DC

  • NPI 1811315732
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3800 Reservoir RD Nw
Washington, DC 200072113
(202) 444-3321
Additional location
3300 Gallows RD, Dept of Medicine
Falls Church, VA 220423307
(703) 776-3582
fax (703) 776-3020

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 25, 2018
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
District of Columbia #MD046563

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811315732. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
158
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$22,014
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 60 34 $121
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 28 28 $125
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 16 16 $189
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 16 16 $118
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 14 14 $321
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 13 13 $68
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 11 11 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 75 peers in Washington Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Avanos Medical 1 $21.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lauren Scher's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Scher practices Anesthesiology Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Lauren Scher practice?
Dr. Lauren Scher practices at 3800 Reservoir RD Nw, Washington, DC 200072113. Office phone: 2024443321.
What is Dr. Lauren Scher's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Scher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811315732, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Scher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Scher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Scher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for electroshock therapy (HCPCS 00104); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (HCPCS 00520). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.