Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Philip Scharfer, MD PA

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Palm Beach Gardens, FL

  • NPI 1265432744
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2401 Pga Blvd, Ste 244
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 334103590
(561) 622-6788
fax (561) 627-4265

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 20, 2011
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME0031908
Medicaid
FL #038321000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265432744. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,489
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$121,037
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 715 155 $87
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 645 150 $67
90836 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 93 36 $84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 36 36 $215

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Palm Beach Gardens Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 407. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$247
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $246.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$247

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,349
Patients
220
Total drug cost
$25,311
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alprazolam Generic 256 41 $1,992
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 160 35 $2,043
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 108 15 $3,896
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 103 24 $3,913
Sertraline Hcl Generic 102 26 $1,333
Lamotrigine Generic 92 16 $1,346
Clonazepam Generic 90 17 $1,420
Mirtazapine Generic 76 17 $2,050
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 68 12 $414
Lorazepam Generic 66 17 $788

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Philip Scharfer's medical specialty?
Dr. Philip Scharfer practices Psychiatry Physician in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Where does Dr. Philip Scharfer practice?
Dr. Philip Scharfer practices at 2401 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 334103590. Office phone: 5616226788.
What is Dr. Philip Scharfer's NPI?
Dr. Philip Scharfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265432744, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Philip Scharfer accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Philip Scharfer does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Philip Scharfer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90836). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.