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Neurology

Richard A. Fischer, MD

Works at hospitals in Newark, DE · Delaware

Summary

Dr. Richard A. Fischer, MD is a neurologist at 1401 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard A. Fischer had 245 Original Medicare patients and 607 services. NPI 1609828425. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: 1401 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Christiana Hospital
  • Group practice: Christiana Care Health Services Inc
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard A. Fischer, 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 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 245 Original Medicare patients and 607 services for Richard A. Fischer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard A. Fischer's NPI number?
1609828425. 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 patients245
Services billed to Medicare607
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)333 services
  2. Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies (95911)60 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)52 services
  4. Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies (95912)44 services
  5. Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies (95910)42 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 pressure68%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Depression33%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Richard A. Fischer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Fischer 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.

  • Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard A. Fischer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1401 Foulk RdWilmington, DE 19803
  • 200 Hygeia DrNewark, DE 19713
  • 4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718
  • 774 Christiana Rd, Suite 201Newark, DE 19713

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Fischer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Christiana Care Health Services Inc1,483 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in Delaware →

Other neurologists in Wilmington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, DE — not a recommendation.

All neurologists in Wilmington →

Other clinicians in Christiana Care Health Services Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609828425
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians