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Bernard Arthur Scherer , PA

Physician Assistant • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Bernard Scherer, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2013, Bernard Scherer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 811 13TH ST.

Bernard Scherer maintains professional affiliations with Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc, Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

811 13th St
Suite 20

Augusta, GA 309012700

Telephone 7067223401
Fax 7067246540
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Augusta Arthritis Center Inc Facility NPI 1033141882

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Augusta, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs +2.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.3 Yrs
State Avg: 12.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
234 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scherer (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (10.3 Years) 10.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
4,677 424 $5.50 $0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
976 569 $161.09 $71.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
887 419 $203.97 $56.69
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
570 375 $116.64 $30.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
485 360 $227.59 $101.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
357 231 $116.72 $35.34
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
75 74 $113.00 $30.34
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles
57 43 $132.16 $30.57
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
45 40 $88.42 $25.33
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
43 35 $99.05 $26.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
40 40 $237.38 $88.81
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment
26 26 $146.00 $34.58
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose
26 15 $1142.50 $513.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $363.91 $133.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-16
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 2548

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

304 Jones Ave, Waynesboro, GA 308301509

Phone: 7068639797

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

811 13th St, Augusta, GA 309012771

Phone: 7067223401

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

2511 Associates Way, Evans, GA 308093106

Phone: 7067223401

Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309095626

Phone: 7069450810

Augusta Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Specialists, Pc

3650 J Dewey Gray Cir, Augusta, GA 309091867

Phone: 7068639797

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

23 Associated Practitioners
Rachel Simmons , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053058107

Family Nurse Practitioner

James Polhill , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1053327304

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Thomas Parfenchuck , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1053346973

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Judah Johnson , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053695957

Physician Assistant

Dr. Kevin Oshea , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1073556361

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Shawn Gunder , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1134356876

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 30, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2013

Registered at 811 13TH ST, SUITE 20, AUGUSTA, GA 309012700 (Tel: 7067223401)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2013

Registered at 811 13TH ST, SUITE 20, AUGUSTA, GA 309012700 (Tel: 7067223401)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 30, 2013

Recorded as BERNARD SCHERER, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2013

Physician Assistant (License #2548 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972937571
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2013
Last Update: September 16, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

811 13th St, Suite 20

Augusta, GA 309012700

Phone: 7067223401

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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