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General Surgery

Elizabeth P. Scherer, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth P. Scherer, MD is a general surgeon at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. Phone: (210) 358-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elizabeth P. Scherer had 28 Original Medicare patients and 45 services. NPI 1912218900. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (210) 358‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University Health System
  • Group practice: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Medical school: Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elizabeth P. Scherer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elizabeth P. Scherer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth P. Scherer 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 Elizabeth P. Scherer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 45 services for Elizabeth P. Scherer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elizabeth P. Scherer's NPI number?
1912218900. 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 Elizabeth P. Scherer, 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 patients28
Services billed to Medicare45
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)24 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 cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes71%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%

Hospitals where Elizabeth P. Scherer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth P. Scherer 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elizabeth P. Scherer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth P. Scherer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio1,297 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in San Antonio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912218900
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians