Quick answers
- Does Samuel Fischer Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel 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 Samuel Fischer Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 70 Original Medicare patients and 1,181 services for Samuel Fischer Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel Fischer Iii's NPI number?
- 1629033238. 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 Samuel 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 patients | 70 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,181 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)295 services
- Application of ultraviolet light to skin (96900)96 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)58 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm (11642)12 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel Fischer Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1517 4th S AveBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 322‑5498
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1963 (63 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629033238 |
| 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