1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Pennsylvania
  4. Altoona
  5. Emergency Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. GEORGE ANTHONY FIDACARO JR. M.D.
NPI 1609119676
Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA

Active since March 28, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
UPMC ALTOONA, 620 HOWARD AVENUE, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-2866(814) 889-6785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2023, Nov 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. George Anthony Fidacaro Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE ANTHONY FIDACARO JR. M.D. (NPI 1609119676) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD458892) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609119676
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE ANTHONY FIDACARO JR.Credential: M.D.
Location AddressUPMC ALTOONA, 620 HOWARD AVENUEAltoona, PA 16601-1660
Mailing AddressUpmc Altoona, 620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · (814) 889-2866 · Fax (814) 889-6785
Phone(814) 889-2866
Fax(814) 889-6785
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1609119676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD458892✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09876900✔ Licensed in NY · 285361
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
UPMC ALTOONA, Altoona, PA 16601
Open in Google Maps ↗

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

Dr. George Anthony Fidacaro Jr. 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 ID6507150406
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170906003055
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
217 services211 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
71 services71 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Bedford Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390117
Location10455 Lincoln HighwayEverett, PA 15537 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

82.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.84
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.86

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

BOBBI LYNN LAPE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
UPMC ALTOONA, 620 HOWARD AVENUE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-2020

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 George Fidacaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Fidacaro is 1609119676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2013.

Where is George Fidacaro located?

George Fidacaro practices at Upmc Altoona 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2866.

What is George Fidacaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is George Fidacaro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Fidacaro 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 George Fidacaro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Fidacaro is affiliated with Upmc Altoona and Upmc Bedford Memorial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Fidacaro was last updated on March 19, 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.