Quick answers
- Does Kurt Fichtner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kurt Fichtner 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 Kurt Fichtner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 81 services for Kurt Fichtner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kurt Fichtner's NPI number?
- 1699888297. 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 Kurt Fichtner, 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 81 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)13 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%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- COPD60%
- Heart failure53%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
Hospitals where Kurt Fichtner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kurt Fichtner 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.
- Piedmont Macon Medical CenterMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110164
Practice locations
Addresses where Kurt Fichtner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1412 Milstead Ave NEConyers, GA 30012 (770) 918‑3000
- 350 Hospital DrMacon, GA 31217 (478) 765‑7000
- 380 Hospital Dr, Suite 460Macon, GA 31217 (478) 200‑8152
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kurt Fichtner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Cardiology of Atlanta, LLC481 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Georgia →
Other cardiologists in Conyers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Conyers, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Cardiology of Atlanta, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699888297 |
| 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