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Michael Bentley Scherb, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Mason City, IA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Michael trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery and orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,003 services to 813 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (641) 494-5210
- Email not available
Practice Locations
250 S CRESCENT DR
Mason City, IA 50401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,003 services · 813 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
164 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
15 |
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
11 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
133 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
105 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
54 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
33 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
32 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
29 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Mason City 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Scherb specialize in?
Dr. Scherb is an orthopedic surgeon in Mason City, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Scherb located?
Dr. Scherb is listed at 250 S CRESCENT DR, Mason City, IA 50401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Scherb's phone number?
The number on file is (641) 494-5210. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Scherb?
Dr. Scherb's National Provider Identifier is 1538292883. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Scherb go to medical school?
Dr. Scherb attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Scherb have?
Dr. Scherb has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Scherb do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Scherb performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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