Quick answers
- Does Karl Fahrbach accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl Fahrbach 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 Karl Fahrbach see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,379 Original Medicare patients and 2,738 services for Karl Fahrbach. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl Fahrbach's NPI number?
- 1528093754. 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 Karl Fahrbach, 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 | 2,379 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,738 |
| Different services or procedures | 105 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)492 services
- Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta (76706)181 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)163 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)130 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)125 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis61%
- Depression29%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Karl Fahrbach works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl Fahrbach 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.
- Mount Carmel DublinDublin, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360375
- Mount Carmel East & WestColumbus, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360035
- Mount Carmel St Ann'sWesterville, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360012
- Ohio Valley Surgical HospitalSpringfield, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360355
- Springfield Regional Medical CenterSpringfield, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360086
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl Fahrbach is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 793 W State StColumbus, OH 43222 (614) 234‑5100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl Fahrbach as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiology Inc58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiology Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528093754 |
| 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