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Ophthalmology

Frank J. Fischer Iii, MD

Sees patients in Lake Wales, FL · Winter Haven, FL · Sebring, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Frank J. Fischer Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1611 State Rd 60, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Phone: (863) 294-5457. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Frank J. Fischer Iii had 1,166 Original Medicare patients and 2,711 services. NPI 1497752687. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1611 State Rd 60, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (863) 294‑5457
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Magruder Eye Institute, PLLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Frank J. Fischer Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Frank J. Fischer Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank J. Fischer 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 Frank J. Fischer Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,166 Original Medicare patients and 2,711 services for Frank J. Fischer Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Frank J. Fischer Iii's NPI number?
1497752687. 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 Frank J. Fischer 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 patients1,166
Services billed to Medicare2,711
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)757 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)401 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)396 services
  4. Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)216 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)215 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Chronic kidney disease41%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Practice locations

Addresses where Frank J. Fischer Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Frank J. Fischer Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Magruder Eye Institute, PLLC21 clinicians in the group
  • Fischer Schemmer and Silbiger MD PA5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Florida

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Magruder Eye Institute, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497752687
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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