Quick answers
- Does Claus M. Fichte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claus M. Fichte 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 Claus M. Fichte see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 107 services for Claus M. Fichte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claus M. Fichte's NPI number?
- 1689679730. 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 Claus M. Fichte, 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 107 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)15 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Depression28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Claus M. Fichte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd, Suite 130Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 564‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claus M. Fichte as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fichte-Endl and Elmer Eye Surgery PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Amherst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amherst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fichte-Endl and Elmer Eye Surgery PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689679730 |
| 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