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Neurosurgery

Richard D. Fessler, MD

Works at hospitals in Elkhart, IN · Goshen, IN · St Joseph, MI … · Indiana, Michigan

Summary

Dr. Richard D. Fessler, MD is a neurosurgeon at 100 Navarre Pl, 6600 Bmg N Central Neurosurgery Sb, South Bend, IN 46601. Phone: (574) 647-8800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard D. Fessler had 11 Original Medicare patients and 14 services. NPI 1134641038. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard D. Fessler, 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 Richard D. Fessler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Fessler 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 Richard D. Fessler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 14 services for Richard D. Fessler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard D. Fessler's NPI number?
1134641038. 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 Richard D. Fessler, 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 patients11
Services billed to Medicare14
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Hospitals where Richard D. Fessler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Fessler 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.

  • Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
  • Goshen HospitalGoshen, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150026
  • Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021
  • Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
  • Saint Joseph Regional Medical CenterMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150012

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard D. Fessler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 100 Navarre Pl, 6600 Bmg N Central Neurosurgery SbSouth Bend, IN 46601 (574) 647‑8800

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Fessler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Beacon Medical Group Inc589 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in South Bend

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Bend, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Beacon Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134641038
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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