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JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD
NPI 1124580121
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Indianapolis, IN

Active since April 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8501 HARCOURT RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260(317) 875-9105(317) 808-8802 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2025, Apr 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Patrick Fischer Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD (NPI 1124580121) is an individual hand surgery provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01096954A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Union Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124580121
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Provider Legal NameJAMES PATRICK FISCHERCredential: MD
Location Address8501 HARCOURT RDIndianapolis, IN 46260-2046
Mailing Address8450 Northwest BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46278-1381 · (317) 802-2000 · Fax (317) 802-2170
Phone(317) 875-9105
Fax(317) 808-8802
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1124580121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01096954A
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 01096954A (IN)
8501 HARCOURT RD, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Patrick Fischer Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092049189
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250721001557
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Fischer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Orthopaedics-Indianapolis, Inc
0.1 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
8402 HARCOURT RD, SUITE 125
Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 348 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134431125 (317) 802-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Union Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Terre Haute, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150023
Location1606 N Seventh StTerre Haute, IN 47804 · Vigo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150084
Location2001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Orthoindy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number150160
Location8400 Northwest BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46278 · Marion County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46260 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SAVANNAH A MOORE OT
Occupational Therapist
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105
BARBARA LIESBETH COOK OTR
Occupational Therapist
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105
DARA DANELLE GROVE OT
Occupational Therapist
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105
APRIL MARIE ZAPF OT
Occupational Therapist
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105
ASHLEY MARIE KINTON OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105
MEGAN E ALBRIGHT MS OTR
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105
CENTRAL INDIANA ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, LLC
Anesthesiology
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 567-2179
MEGAN ELIZABETH DEFALCO PA
Physician Assistant
8501 HARCOURT RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Marion County (317) 875-9105

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Fischer's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Fischer is 1124580121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2019.

Where is James Fischer located?

James Fischer practices at 8501 Harcourt Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260. The listed phone number is (317) 875-9105.

What is James Fischer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Is James Fischer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Fischer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Fischer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Fischer reassigns Medicare benefits to Orthopaedics-Indianapolis, Inc (Indianapolis, IN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Fischer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Fischer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list James Fischer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Fischer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Fischer is affiliated with Union Hospital Inc, Ascension St Vincent Hospital and Orthoindy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Fischer was last updated on December 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.