Quick answers
- Does Erik Scharrer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik Scharrer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Erik Scharrer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 145 services for Erik Scharrer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik Scharrer's NPI number?
- 1245525484. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Erik Scharrer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 145 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)49 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)45 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)25 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Anxiety45%
- Depression43%
Hospitals where Erik Scharrer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erik Scharrer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - FairmontFairmont, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240166
- Mayo Clinic Health System - MankatoMankato, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240093
- Mayo Clinic Health System - WasecaWaseca, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241345
- Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueNew Prague, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241361
- North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240001
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik Scharrer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 1st Dr NWAustin, MN 55912 (507) 433‑7351
- 1025 Marsh StMankato, MN 56001 (507) 625‑4031
- 404 W Fountain StAlbert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 373‑2384
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik Scharrer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region661 clinicians in the group
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region551 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245525484 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians