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Orthopedic Surgery

Steven R. Fischer, MD

Works at hospitals in Red Lodge, MT · Billings, MT · Big Timber, MT … · Montana

Summary

Dr. Steven R. Fischer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 148 E Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 82443. Phone: (307) 864-2146. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Steven R. Fischer had 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,351 services. NPI 1710098587. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 148 E Arapahoe St, Thermopolis, WY 82443 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (307) 864‑2146
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Beartooth Billings Clinic, Billings Clinic Hospital, Pioneer Medical Center and 2 more
  • Group practice: Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven R. 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 Steven R. Fischer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven R. 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 Steven R. Fischer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,351 services for Steven R. Fischer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Steven R. Fischer's NPI number?
1710098587. 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 Steven R. 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 patients408
Services billed to Medicare1,351
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)178 services
  2. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)124 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)98 services
  4. Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)66 services
  5. Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)52 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Depression25%
  • Diabetes22%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Steven R. Fischer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven R. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven R. Fischer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC824 clinicians in the group
  • William H and Carrie Gottsche Foundation71 clinicians in the group
  • Stillwater Hospital Association Inc26 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Thermopolis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thermopolis, WY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710098587
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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