Quick answers
- Does David H. Fisher Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David H. Fisher 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 H. Fisher Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 934 Original Medicare patients and 2,560 services for David H. Fisher Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David H. Fisher Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1497798771. 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 H. Fisher 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 | 934 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,560 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)780 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)620 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)359 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)162 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%
- Arthritis37%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where David H. Fisher Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David H. Fisher 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.
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
Practice locations
Addresses where David H. Fisher Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1458 S College RdLafayette, LA 70503 (337) 237‑2110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David H. Fisher Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- David H Fisher Jr Inc the Vision Clinic2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in David H Fisher Jr Inc the Vision Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497798771 |
| 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