ERNEST FISCHER M.D.
NPI 1518284355
Hospitalist in Washington, DC

Active since May 03, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007(202) 444-3976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ernest Fischer M.d. NPPES

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

ERNEST FISCHER M.D. (NPI 1518284355) is an individual hospitalist provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD042201) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518284355
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameERNEST FISCHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address3700 RESERVOIR RD NWWashington, DC 20007-2111
Mailing Address3700 Reservoir Rd NwWashington, DC 20007-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1518284355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in DC · MD042201
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW, Washington, DC 20007

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

Ernest Fischer M.d. 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 ID3678718160
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141022000917
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Fischer reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Care Medicine
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
Washington, DC 20007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 3,530 clinicians in this Medicare group
0.1 mi
Psychiatry
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW
Washington, DC 20007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 861 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
111 MICHIGAN AVE NW
Washington, DC 20010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 1,417 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
11915 GEORGIA AVE
Wheaton, MD 20902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 309 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

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.
362 services113 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
57 services56 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
49 services48 patients
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older 36573
This procedure involves placing a tube into a vein for medication or fluid delivery. Imaging guidance helps ensure correct placement, while a radiologist reviews the process for safety. It's suitable for patients aged 5 and above.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20007 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

80.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost53.49

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$14.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$68.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Registered Nurse
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Registered Nurse
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Registered Nurse
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Registered Nurse
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Registered Nurse (Maternal Newborn)
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Registered Nurse (Flight)
3700 RESERVOIR RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007

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 Ernest Fischer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Fischer is 1518284355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2010.

Where is Ernest Fischer located?

Ernest Fischer practices at 3700 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007. The listed phone number is (202) 444-3976.

What is Ernest Fischer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ernest Fischer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest 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 organizations bill Medicare for Ernest Fischer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Fischer reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Medstar Medical Group II LLC (Washington, DC), Mgmc LLC (Washington, DC), Children's Hospital (Washington, DC) and Medstar Urgent Care, LLC (Wheaton, MD). 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 Ernest Fischer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Fischer was last updated on August 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.