Active NPI 1982895645 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Astrid Kathrin Scheerer , DO

Internal Medicine • Reading, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Astrid Scheerer, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Reading, PA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Dr. Scheerer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 420 S 5TH AVE.

Dr. Scheerer is affiliated with Tower Health Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

420 S 5th Ave

Reading, PA 196112143

Telephone 4846285455

Fax 4846285772

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Reading Hospital Facility NPI 1699206284

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Reading, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -10.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

44 Specialists

Practicing in Reading, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scheerer (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Reading Specialty Average (28.6 Years) 28.6 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	223	125	$221.00	$74.93
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	113	75	$319.00	$113.13
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	109	107	$327.00	$107.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	44	44	$621.00	$162.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	183	113	$221.00	$77.65
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	81	81	$327.00	$110.16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	71	70	$621.00	$170.27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	63	50	$319.00	$116.85
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	11	$120.00	$48.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	180	111	$221.00	$69.86
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	89	59	$319.00	$100.14
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	63	62	$327.00	$102.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	53	53	$621.00	$194.00
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	28	28	$569.00	$175.33
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$222.00	$69.67
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	13	12	$222.00	$69.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	363	166	$221.00	$70.96
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	128	84	$319.00	$101.98
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	75	73	$327.00	$104.73
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	54	54	$621.00	$197.68
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	25	25	$569.00	$179.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	476	199	$221.00	$71.96
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	123	81	$319.00	$104.97
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	103	101	$327.00	$106.36
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	13	$120.00	$39.80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$621.00	$199.28
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$222.00	$72.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	348	162	$217.58	$72.45
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	128	88	$314.16	$103.07
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	78	77	$321.49	$106.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	57	$605.67	$199.43
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	35	34	$555.40	$185.30
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$216.84	$72.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	246	123	$214.00	$71.68
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	83	83	$317.00	$105.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	81	80	$602.00	$198.28
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	64	50	$307.52	$102.88
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	51	51	$552.00	$181.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	11	$116.00	$38.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	235	122	$214.00	$70.75
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	127	126	$215.00	$71.15
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	87	87	$552.00	$182.34
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	86	86	$317.00	$104.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	84	84	$602.00	$198.83
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	54	38	$309.00	$102.37
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	40	35	$215.00	$71.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OS014545

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tower Health Medical Group

301 S 7th Ave, West Reading, PA 196111442

Phone: 4846288112

Tower Health Medical Group

420 S 5th Ave, West Reading, PA 196112143

Tower Health Medical Group

2610 Keiser Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 196103333

Phone: 4847503950

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 09, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 09, 2017

Registered at 420 S 5TH AVE, READING, PA 196112143 (Tel: 4846285455)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 09, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 13579, READING, PA 196123579 (Tel: 4846287099)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 09, 2017

Recorded as ASTRID SCHEERER, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 09, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #OS014545 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 07, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982895645

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 07, 2007

Last Update: January 09, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 13579

Reading, PA 196123579

Phone: 4846287099

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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