Quick answers
- Does Debra A. Fuchs Ertman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Debra A. Fuchs Ertman 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 Debra A. Fuchs Ertman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 402 Original Medicare patients and 1,559 services for Debra A. Fuchs Ertman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Debra A. Fuchs Ertman's NPI number?
- 1730158403. 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 Debra A. Fuchs Ertman, 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 | 402 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,559 |
| Different services or procedures | 101 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)275 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)248 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)68 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis35%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Debra A. Fuchs Ertman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Debra A. Fuchs Ertman 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.
- MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200009
- Northern Light Mercy HospitalPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200008
Practice locations
Addresses where Debra A. Fuchs Ertman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Foden RdSouth Portland, ME 04106 (207) 874‑1489
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Debra A. Fuchs Ertman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Intermed PA183 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in South Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Portland, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Intermed PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730158403 |
| 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