Quick answers
- Does David W. Fischer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David W. Fischer Jr. 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 David W. Fischer Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 492 Original Medicare patients and 4,628 services for David W. Fischer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David W. Fischer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1477730901. 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 David W. Fischer Jr., 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 | 492 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,628 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)776 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)462 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)326 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)95 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Depression27%
- Osteoporosis25%
Hospitals where David W. Fischer Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David W. Fischer Jr. 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.
- Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500044
- Kootenai HealthCoeur D'alene, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130049
- Multicare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500119
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where David W. Fischer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 311 S L StTacoma, WA 98405
- 4700 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David W. Fischer Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Multicare Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 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) | 1477730901 |
| 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