Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Fischer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Fischer 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 Richard A. Fischer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 680 services for Richard A. Fischer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Fischer's NPI number?
- 1558354894. 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 Richard A. Fischer, 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 680 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)45 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)30 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis62%
- Depression30%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Fischer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 340 Polaris PkwyWesterville, OH 43082 (614) 839‑2300
- 4604 Sawmill RdUpper Arlington, OH 43220 (614) 827‑8700
- 4605 Sawmill RdUpper Arlington, OH 43220 (614) 827‑8700
- 605 Crescent PlGahanna, OH 43230 (614) 545‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Fischer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic One, Inc.282 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Westerville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Westerville, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic One, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558354894 |
| 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