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Dr. Stephen F Scharf , MD

Anesthesiology • Lynchburg, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Scharf, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Lynchburg, VA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1987, Dr. Scharf delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1901 TATE SPRINGS RD.

Dr. Scharf is affiliated with Gastroenterology Assoc Of Central Virginia Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1901 Tate Springs Rd

Lynchburg, VA 245011109

Telephone 8045942622
Fax 8045940915
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Lynchburg, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +16.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
39 Specialists

Practicing in Lynchburg, VA (1494 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scharf (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Lynchburg Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 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
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
246 246 $470.73 $93.77
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
95 93 $450.79 $121.97
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
66 66 $469.32 $113.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License VA 0101046693

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gastroenterology Assoc Of Central Virginia Inc.

121 Nationwide Dr, Lynchburg, VA 245024272

Phone: 4343841862643

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003077009

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Colleen Kienle , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003205592

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Timothy Crawley , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003237488

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1013911742

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1023010089

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Kim , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1023012713

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2007

Registered at 1901 TATE SPRINGS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 245011109 (Tel: 8045942622)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2007

Registered at 10800 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, SUITE 265, RICHMOND, VA 232354724 (Tel: 8045942622)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2007

Recorded as STEPHEN SCHARF, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #0101046693 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629073671
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 16, 2005
Last Update: August 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10800 Midlothian Tpke, Suite 265

Richmond, VA 232354724

Phone: 8045942622

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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