JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD
Accepted Insurance for 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

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).

Accepted Insurance & Health Plans Health Insurance Marketplace

Marketplace plan participation on file for this provider · 2026 plan year

JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD, a orthopaedic surgery provider in Indianapolis, IN, is listed as in-network for 44 health insurance plans from 4 insurance companies, led by Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health and Ambetter from Meridian. This list is compiled from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace public use files for the 2026 plan year.

Verify before you schedule: insurance networks change throughout the plan year. Confirm coverage directly with your insurance company or this practice’s billing office before booking an appointment.
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Insurance Companies
44
Plan Options
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Network Types
Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan
Largest Network · 16 plans
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44 plans · 44 plan IDs · 2026 plan year

Ambetter Health

10 plans · Individual market · listed as Preferred

Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMO
Plan ID35065IN0050003

Complete Gold

GoldHMO
Plan ID35065IN0040004

Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMO
Plan ID35065IN0050006

Elite Gold

GoldHMO
Plan ID35065IN0040007

Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental

SilverHMO
Plan ID35065IN0050009

Focused Silver

SilverHMO
Plan ID35065IN0040010

Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMO
Plan ID35065IN0050012

Standard Gold

GoldHMO
Plan ID35065IN0040013

Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental

SilverHMO
Plan ID35065IN0050001

Standard Silver

SilverHMO
Plan ID35065IN0040001

Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan

16 plans · Individual market · listed as Preferred

Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental

BronzeHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030045

Choice Bronze HSA

BronzeHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010045

Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030071

Clear Gold

GoldHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010067

Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030041

Complete Gold

GoldHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010041

Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental

SilverHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030025

Complete Silver

SilverHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010025

Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental

BronzeHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030057

Everyday Bronze

BronzeHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010057

Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental

BronzeHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030072

Standard Expanded Bronze

BronzeHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010069

Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030074

Standard Gold

GoldHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010071

Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental

SilverHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0030073

Standard Silver

SilverHMOOhio
Plan ID41047OH0010070

Ambetter from Meridian

9 plans · Individual market · listed as Preferred

Clear Silver

SilverHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0030017

Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0040023

Elite Gold

GoldHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0030021

Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0040020

Everyday Gold

GoldHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0030020

Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental

GoldHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0040026

Standard Gold

GoldHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0030025

Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental

SilverHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0040025

Standard Silver

SilverHMOMichigan
Plan ID58594MI0030024

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

9 plans · Individual market · listed as Participating

Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

BronzePOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560003

Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives)

BronzePOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560002

Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

BronzePOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560006

Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

GoldPOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560005

Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

GoldPOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560008

Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred/Broad 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives)

BronzePOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560001

Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

SilverPOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560009

Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

SilverPOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560004

Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives)

SilverPOSWisconsin
Plan ID79475WI0560007
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Coverage Questions FAQs

Common questions about this provider’s insurance participation, answered from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare enrollment files.

What insurance does JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD accept?

Marketplace files for the 2026 plan year list JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD as in-network for 44 plans from 4 insurance companies. The largest networks are Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan (16 plans), Ambetter Health (10 plans), Ambetter from Meridian (9 plans), followed by 1 more company. The full list above shows each plan's metal level, network type, and plan IDs.

Is JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. CMS enrollment files show this provider accepts Medicare assignment, meaning they agree to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. The provider is also enrolled in PECOS, which certifies them to order, refer, and prescribe for Medicare beneficiaries.

What network types does JAMES PATRICK FISCHER MD participate in?

The accepted plans include 35 HMO plans and 9 POS plans. HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans cover care from network providers and typically require a primary care referral for specialists. POS (Point of Service) plans combine HMO-style referrals with partial out-of-network coverage.

Where does this insurance data come from and how current is it?

Plan participation is compiled from the official CMS Health Insurance Marketplace public use files for the 2026 plan year and refreshed as CMS publishes updated files. Networks change during the year, so always verify coverage with the insurance company or the provider's office before scheduling care.