Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joshua Scharf, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Bethlehem, PA

  • NPI 1861539470
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1770 Bathgate RD Ste 401
Bethlehem, PA 180177334
(484) 884-9260
Additional location
100 E Lancaster Ave, 650 Lankenau Medical Building East
Wynnewood, PA 190963450
(610) 896-6800
fax (610) 896-5627
Mailing address
100 E Lancaster Ave, 650 Lankenau Medical Building East
Wynnewood, PA 190963450

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 10, 2026
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #C205600 · Pennsylvania #MD429892

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861539470. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,452
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$214,945
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,243 725 $95
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 704 442 $49
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing 113 111 $56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 112 112 $119
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 100 70 $203
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 98 82 $138
30901 Simple control of nose bleed 26 18 $155
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 21 $135
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 18 16 $39
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 16 15 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Bethlehem Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,033
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 9 $451.75
Stryker Corporation 2 $273.28
Csl Behring 2 $61.45
Argenx US, INC. 2 $42.04
Mdd US Operations, LLC 1 $39.78
Genzyme Corporation 1 $34.50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $29.21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $26.09
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. 1 $24.64
Kyowa Kirin, INC. 1 $19.68
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $16.74
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $14.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,033

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
623
Patients
279
Total drug cost
$12,514
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 151 66 $2,401
Azelastine Hcl Generic 113 45 $3,114
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 79 39 $3,379
Omeprazole Generic 54 14 $598
Prednisone Generic 48 38 $196
Montelukast Sodium Generic 43 11 $618
Mometasone Furoate Generic 32 26 $967
Mupirocin Generic 20 0 $158
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 17 14 $239
Meclizine Hcl Generic 15 0 $91

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joshua Scharf's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Scharf practices Otolaryngology Physician in Bethlehem, PA.
Where does Dr. Joshua Scharf practice?
Dr. Joshua Scharf practices at 1770 Bathgate RD Ste 401, Bethlehem, PA 180177334. Office phone: 4848849260.
What is Dr. Joshua Scharf's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Scharf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861539470, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Scharf accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Scharf accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Scharf commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing (HCPCS G0268). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.