Quick answers
- Does Ralph B. Fairchild Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph B. Fairchild Iii 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 Ralph B. Fairchild Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 382 services for Ralph B. Fairchild Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph B. Fairchild Iii's NPI number?
- 1285694141. 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 Ralph B. Fairchild Iii, 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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 382 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)108 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)43 services
- Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts (93926)27 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)24 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)17 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%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Ralph B. Fairchild Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph B. Fairchild Iii 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.
- Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, IncMedford, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521324
- Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics IncWisconsin Rapids, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520033
- Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.Stevens Point, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520002
- Aspirus Wausau HospitalWausau, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520030
- Langlade HospitalAntigo, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521350
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph B. Fairchild Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 Pine Ridge BlvdWausau, WI 54401 (715) 847‑2022
- 824 Illinois AveStevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 342‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph B. Fairchild Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital and Clinics, Inc.134 clinicians in the group
- Surgical Associates, S.C.26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Wausau
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wausau, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital and Clinics, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 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) | 1285694141 |
| 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