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2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1396748422 M.D.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,580 in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 436 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Scher, M.D. filed 1,565 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, prescribing 86% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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David Scher, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,565 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
David Scher, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about David Scher, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,565 2% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
David Scher, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 217 HARRISBURG AVE, Lancaster, PA, 17603, with a listed phone of (717) 544-8300. NPI 1396748422 was issued on 05/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,565 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 436 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $245K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,580 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396748422 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to David Scher, M.D.. To verify David Scher, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
David Scher, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,565 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,565
Total Claims
$245K
Total Drug Cost
436
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,931
- Total Day Supply
- 117,037
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $214K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $32K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 178, 75-84: 168, 85+: 68
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Scher, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
221 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
128 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
107 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
99 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
91 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 85
Amlodipine Besylate
85 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 85
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
85 claims
- Losartan Potassium 59
Losartan Potassium
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 221 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 128 |
| Furosemide | 107 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 99 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 85 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 85 |
| Losartan Potassium | 59 |
| Lisinopril | 57 |
| Carvedilol | 49 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview
How David Scher, M.D. fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
1,580
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider
David Scher, M.D.'s 1,565 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.
Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Scher.
Dr. Jeffrey Arkles
MD
Lancaster, PA
Dr. Konstantinos Aronis
MD, PHD
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Sandeep Bansal
MD, MPH
Lancaster, PA
William Barrington
Pittsburgh, PA
Raveen Bazaz
Greensburg, PA
Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Scher, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
David Scher, M.D. specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does David Scher, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Scher, M.D. wrote 1,565 Medicare Part D claims totaling $245K in drug costs for 436 beneficiaries.
Where is David Scher, M.D. located? ▼
David Scher, M.D. is located at 217 HARRISBURG AVE, Lancaster, PA, 17603. Phone: (717) 544-8300.
What is David Scher, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
David Scher, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396748422, issued on 05/23/2005.
Does David Scher, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Scher, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $214K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,580 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Scher, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Scher, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Scher, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
David Scher, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,565 Part D claims and 436 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Scher, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
David Scher, M.D.'s NPI is 1396748422 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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