Quick answers
- Does Brian A. Fissel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian A. Fissel 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 Brian A. Fissel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 774 services for Brian A. Fissel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian A. Fissel's NPI number?
- 1053515726. 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 Brian A. Fissel, 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 | 268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 774 |
| Different services or procedures | 111 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)84 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)81 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)68 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)48 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)48 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety46%
- Depression43%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Brian A. Fissel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian A. Fissel 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.
- Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260077
- Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260020
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian A. Fissel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12639 Old Tesson Rd, Suite 115Saint Louis, MO 63128
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brian A. Fissel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Signature Medical Group Inc41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Signature Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Ohio |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053515726 |
| 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