Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Scherer, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Glen Carbon, IL
- NPI 1881679181
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4804 S State Route 159 Ste 10
Glen Carbon, IL 620341904
(618) 391-5080
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 24, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036087855
- Medicaid
- IL #036087855
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881679181. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,115
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$123,112
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 349 | 106 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 149 | 114 | $70 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 97 | 86 | $165 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 92 | 79 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 86 | 71 | $86 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 83 | 81 | $46 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 52 | 45 | $44 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 38 | 38 | $161 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 32 | 32 | $107 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 28 | 27 | $1,315 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$51
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC. | 1 | $25.61 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 1 | $24.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
380
Patients
245
Total drug cost
$10,424
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 85 | 75 | $821 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 81 | 39 | $240 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 46 | 21 | $821 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 45 | 23 | $820 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 37 | 26 | $51 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 18 | 18 | $150 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 18 | 16 | $107 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 17 | 12 | $138 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $409 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 16 | 15 | $6,868 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Scherer's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Scherer practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Glen Carbon, IL.
Where does Dr. Paul Scherer practice?
Dr. Paul Scherer practices at 4804 S State Route 159 Ste 10, Glen Carbon, IL 620341904. Office phone: 6183915080.
What is Dr. Paul Scherer's NPI?
Dr. Paul Scherer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881679181, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Scherer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Scherer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Scherer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.