Quick answers
- Does Michael L. Fisher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael L. Fisher 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 Michael L. Fisher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 419 Original Medicare patients and 1,455 services for Michael L. Fisher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael L. Fisher's NPI number?
- 1104822196. 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 Michael L. Fisher, 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 | 419 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,455 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)545 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)204 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)120 services
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use (90677)94 services
- Administration of pneumococcal vaccine (G0009)94 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%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes35%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Michael L. Fisher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael L. Fisher 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.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael L. Fisher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 210 13th Ave Pl NWHickory, NC 28601
- 50 Macedonia Church Rd ATaylorsville, NC 28681 (828) 732‑5300
- 915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 28602
- 991 W Hudson BlvdGastonia, NC 28052 (704) 853‑5079
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael L. Fisher as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc135 clinicians in the group
- DLP Frye Medical Group LLC122 clinicians in the group
- Gaston Family Health Services Inc98 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104822196 |
| 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