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DR. THOMAS JOSEPH FISTER D.O.
NPI 1346771011
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since March 24, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 348-1770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2026, Jun 18, 2023, Jun 8, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Thomas Joseph Fister D.o. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS JOSEPH FISTER D.O. (NPI 1346771011) is an individual psychiatry provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (DO3915) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Cape Girardeau, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346771011
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS JOSEPH FISTERCredential: D.O.
Location Address850 PETER BRYCE BLVDTuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457
Mailing Address850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401-7457
Phone(205) 348-1770
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1346771011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in AL · DO3915
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1639 S Silver Springs RdCape Girardeau, MO 63703-7539 · Phone (832) 869-4818

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Dr. Thomas Joseph Fister D.o. 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 ID4880964139
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250828002909, I20260321000505
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Fister reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Capstone Health Services Foundation PC
Same address
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740397751 (205) 348-1770
The Dch Healthcare Authority
0.3 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
809 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841394418 (205) 759-7111
Missouri United Psych LLC
305 mi
Psychiatry
1834 BROADWAY ST
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255207023 (201) 706-1143
Sgoh Acquisition Inc
451 mi
Critical Access
1101 JACKSON ST SW
Gravette, AR 72736
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568643005 (479) 787-5291
Psychiatry Of Texas PLLC
523 mi
Psychiatry
7877 WILLOW CHASE BLVD
Houston, TX 77070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013476027 (832) 869-4818
Psychplus Medical Associates, PLLC
523 mi
Family Medicine
7877 WILLOW CHASE BLVD
Houston, TX 77070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558118026 (832) 869-4818

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35401 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
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

DORCUS RUHIGISHA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
MARY ELIZABETH CLARK LANIER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
ROBERT D SLAUGHTER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
SCHAE HANSON
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
RICHARD D. FRIEND M.D.
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
TAMEKA CARMICHAEL HAIRSTON MD
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
DR. CHRISTEL DOIRON BOWMAN MD
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-3148
SHAWNNA OGDEN
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770

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 Thomas Fister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Fister is 1346771011. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2017.

Where is Thomas Fister located?

Thomas Fister practices at 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 348-1770.

What is Thomas Fister's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Thomas Fister enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Fister 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 organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Fister's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Fister reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Capstone Health Services Foundation PC (Tuscaloosa, AL), The Dch Healthcare Authority (Tuscaloosa, AL), Missouri United Psych LLC (Cape Girardeau, MO), Sgoh Acquisition Inc (Gravette, AR), Psychiatry Of Texas PLLC (Houston, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Thomas Fister's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Fister accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Thomas Fister 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Fister was last updated on June 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.