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General Surgery

John P. Fischer, MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

John P. Fischer, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Philadelphia, PA. NPI 1285869784. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John P. Fischer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
State University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Penn - Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John P. Fischer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John P. Fischer at 2 hospitals: Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John P. Fischer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Philadelphia, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John P. Fischer's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does John P. Fischer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John P. Fischer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for John P. Fischer?
(215) 662-9195, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John P. Fischer's NPI number?
1285869784. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John P. Fischer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John P. Fischer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John P. Fischer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John P. Fischer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Penn - Medical Group3,505 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285869784
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians