MICHAEL PAUL FICHTER JR. PA-C
NPI 1215116652
Physician Assistant in Waco, TX

Active since November 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR, WACO, TX 76712(254) 235-9355(254) 235-0904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Michael Paul Fichter Jr. Pa-c NPPES

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

MICHAEL PAUL FICHTER JR. PA-C (NPI 1215116652) is an individual physician assistant in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA05778) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Providence, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mexia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215116652
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL PAUL FICHTER JR.Credential: PA-C
Location Address321 RICHLAND WEST CIRWaco, TX 76712-7919
Mailing Address321 Richland West CirWaco, TX 76712-7919 · (254) 235-9355 · Fax (254) 235-0904
Fax(254) 235-0904
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1215116652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA05778
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR, Waco, TX 76712

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1514 S Bonham StMexia, TX 76667-3600 · Phone (254) 235-9355 · Fax (254) 235-0904

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid284115704TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Paul Fichter Jr. Pa-c 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 ID2466639901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110609000114
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
55 services45 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
32 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
17 services12 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Ascension Providence

Acute Care Hospitals · Waco, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450042
Location6901 Medical ParkwayWaco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkview Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mexia, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450400
Location600 South Bonham StreetMexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
Emergency services

Limestone Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Groesbeck, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451303
Location701 Mcclintic DriveGroesbeck, TX 76642 · Limestone County
Emergency services

Coryell Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Gatesville, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451379
Location1507 W Main StreetGatesville, TX 76528 · Coryell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76712 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.2
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.48

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR
WACO, TX 76712
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR
WACO, TX 76712
Nurse Practitioner
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR
WACO, TX 76712
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR
WACO, TX 76712
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR
WACO, TX 76712
Physician Assistant
321 RICHLAND WEST CIR
WACO, TX 76712

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 Michael Fichter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Fichter is 1215116652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2007.

Where is Michael Fichter located?

Michael Fichter practices at 321 Richland West Cir, Waco, TX 76712. The listed phone number is (254) 235-9355.

What is Michael Fichter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Michael Fichter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Fichter 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.

What insurance does Michael Fichter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Michael Fichter 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 Michael Fichter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Fichter is affiliated with Ascension Providence, Parkview Regional Hospital, Limestone Medical Center and Coryell Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Fichter was last updated on April 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.