Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brett Scharf
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Altoona, PA
- NPI 1902876634
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1400 9Th Ave
Altoona, PA 166022415
(814) 941-8811 - Mailing address
-
792 Gallitzin RD
Cresson, PA 166302213
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 6, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #OS007239L
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902876634. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,817
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$345,549
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 2,162 | 334 | $77 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 1,212 | 374 | $72 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 722 | 209 | $48 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 264 | 91 | $72 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 236 | 213 | $81 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 113 | 69 | $85 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 32 | $124 | |
99307 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | 31 | 26 | $38 | |
90682 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna | 11 | 11 | $42 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 11 | 11 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Altoona Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$147
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 4 | $131.45 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $15.28 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
21,748
Patients
3,563
Total drug cost
$930,402
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 2,662 | 346 | $14,814 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 2,655 | 227 | $676,063 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,918 | 381 | $25,771 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 1,730 | 281 | $24,283 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,602 | 326 | $23,570 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 1,533 | 336 | $24,827 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 1,400 | 245 | $35,994 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 1,320 | 226 | $10,414 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 1,190 | 176 | $11,695 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 1,103 | 235 | $8,778 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brett Scharf's medical specialty?
Dr. Brett Scharf practices Family Medicine Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Brett Scharf practice?
Dr. Brett Scharf practices at 1400 9Th Ave, Altoona, PA 166022415. Office phone: 8149418811.
What is Dr. Brett Scharf's NPI?
Dr. Brett Scharf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902876634, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brett Scharf accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brett Scharf accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brett Scharf commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.