Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Scott Scharfenstein

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Gulfport, MS

  • NPI 1538666193
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4500 13Th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-3281
fax (228) 867-5117
Mailing address
Po Box 1810
Gulfport, MS 39502

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2023
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #30069

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538666193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
495
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$42,531
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 78 72 $58
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 61 60 $68
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 48 48 $74
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 44 44 $63
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 35 35 $145
00400 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 26 26 $80
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 26 26 $124
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 24 22 $95
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 22 22 $77
01230 Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 20 20 $154

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Scott Scharfenstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Scharfenstein practices Anesthesiology Physician in Gulfport, MS.
Where does Dr. Scott Scharfenstein practice?
Dr. Scott Scharfenstein practices at 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501. Office phone: 2288653281.
What is Dr. Scott Scharfenstein's NPI?
Dr. Scott Scharfenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538666193, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Scharfenstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Scharfenstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Scharfenstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (HCPCS 00910); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.