Quick answers
- Does Christopher G. Fichtner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher G. Fichtner 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 Christopher G. Fichtner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 178 services for Christopher G. Fichtner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher G. Fichtner's NPI number?
- 1265529515. 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 Christopher G. Fichtner, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 178 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)115 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%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Depression72%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher G. Fichtner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3390 University Ave, Suite 100Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 827‑7793
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher G. Fichtner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Riverside
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Riverside, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265529515 |
| 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
- 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