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Ophthalmology

Joseph J. Scherer, MD

Works at hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Joseph J. Scherer, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI 1306805668. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph J. Scherer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
MaleGender (as listed)
Alexander Chang MD PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joseph J. Scherer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph J. Scherer at 1 hospital: St Clair Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joseph J. Scherer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Pittsburgh, PA and Mc Murray, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph J. Scherer's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Joseph J. Scherer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Scherer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joseph J. Scherer?
(412) 429-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph J. Scherer's NPI number?
1306805668. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joseph J. Scherer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph J. Scherer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph J. Scherer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Scherer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Alexander Chang MD PC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Pittsburgh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306805668
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians