Quick answers
- Does Craig A. Fidler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig A. Fidler 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 Craig A. Fidler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 622 services for Craig A. Fidler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig A. Fidler's NPI number?
- 1417067851. 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 Craig A. Fidler, 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 | 281 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 622 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)197 services
- Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)150 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)120 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)95 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)33 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig A. Fidler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2120 S Federal HwyFort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Fort Lauderdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Lauderdale, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417067851 |
| 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