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MARIA GEORGAS FICKER D.O.
NPI 1548620149
Hospitalist in Saint Joseph, MI

Active since February 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1234 NAPIER AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085(269) 983-8300(269) 985-4532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2023, Jun 16, 2020, Aug 30, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Maria Georgas Ficker D.o. NPPES

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

MARIA GEORGAS FICKER D.O. (NPI 1548620149) is an individual hospitalist provider in Saint Joseph, Michigan, licensed in Indiana (02005707A) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548620149
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA GEORGAS FICKERCredential: D.O.
Location Address1234 NAPIER AVESaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112
Mailing Address8558 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7032 · (219) 392-7084 · Fax (219) 703-6854
Phone(269) 983-8300
Fax(269) 985-4532
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 25, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1548620149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 02005707A
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 02005707A (IN), 5101025198 (MI)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1234 NAPIER AVE, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625-3661 · Phone (773) 989-3808
Location 2901 MacArthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321-2901 · Phone (219) 836-1600

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria Georgas Ficker 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 ID2860721107
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200618000395
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 6

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
442 services221 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.
257 services124 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
113 services112 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.
112 services109 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.
107 services102 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
79 services79 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49085 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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
4 suppliers21 claims21 services$13.40 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
4 suppliers29 claims29 services$59.50 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.

HANY S MESIHA MD
Internal Medicine
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 983-8300
CORY MINIER SCHMIDT MD
Pediatrics
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 985-4632
JORDAN ANDERSON
Occupational Therapist
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 983-8332
DR. KAREN J DYER M.D.
Pediatrics
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 985-4632
MR. NATHAN JOHN JORDAN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1234 NAPIER AVE
ST JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 983-8300
DR. JAMES G. SISAMIS MD
Anesthesiology
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 428-0118
DR. DIEGO P BETITA MD
Anesthesiology
1234 NAPIER AVE
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 428-0118
DR. JESSICA LYNN HAMILL SCHINDLER D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1234 NAPIER AVE, LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 982-4941

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 Maria Ficker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Ficker is 1548620149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 25, 2016.

Where is Maria Ficker located?

Maria Ficker practices at 1234 Napier Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085. The listed phone number is (269) 983-8300.

What is Maria Ficker's specialty?

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

Is Maria Ficker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Ficker 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.

Is Maria Ficker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Ficker is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc and Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Ficker was last updated on January 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.