BRUCE MICHAEL FISCHER DC
NPI 1356350367
Chiropractor in Boca Raton, FL

NPI Status: Active since August 07, 2006

Contact Information

851 MEADOWS RD
BOCA RATON, FL
ZIP 33486
Phone: (561) 392-1333
Fax: (561) 392-9707

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 35
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • CLIA Number: 10D1065038
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 02-19-2027

About BRUCE FISCHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce Fischer, a provider established in Boca Raton, Florida with a medical specialization in Chiropractor and more than 35 years of experience. He graduated from National College Of Chiropractic in 1991. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356350367 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 6527 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1356350367
Provider Name
BRUCE MICHAEL FISCHER DC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
851 MEADOWS RD BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Location Phone
(561) 392-1333
Location Fax
(561) 392-9707
Mailing Address
851 MEADOWS RD BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Mailing Phone
(561) 392-1333
Mailing Fax
(561) 392-9707
Medical School Name
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Graduation Year
1991
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-07-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A chiropractor like Bruce Fischer helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
6527
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
  • Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
  • Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 1400 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
22883MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FL 
42055MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Bruce Fischer is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 42317885

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070514000171

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
10D1065038
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
February 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
February 19, 2027
Laboratory Director
BRUCE M. FISHER
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Bruce Fischer to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1356350367, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 53

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1356350367.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Urology
851 MEADOWS RD, 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Specialist
851 MEADOWS RD, SUITE 222
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Emergency Medicine
851 MEADOWS RD, SUITE 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
851 MEADOWS RD, SUITE 213
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
851 MEADOWS RD, SUITE 213
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Chiropractor (Sports Physician)
851 MEADOWS RD, SUITE 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine)
851 MEADOWS RD, STE 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
851 MEADOWS RD
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Chiropractor (Sports Physician)
851 MEADOWS RD, SUITE 213
BOCA RATON, FL 33486

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356350367, enumerated as an "individual" on August 07, 2006.

The provider is located at 851 MEADOWS RD BOCA RATON, FL 33486 and the phone number is (561) 392-1333.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.