JOSEPH FISCHER DO
NPI 1679213904
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Temple, TX
About Joseph Fischer Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSEPH FISCHER DO (NPI 1679213904) is an individual psychiatry provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (V2997) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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
Joseph Fischer Do 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Fischer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Temple, TX 76508
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group
Round Rock, TX 78664
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 216 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
TEMPLE, TX 76508
TEMPLE, TX 76508
TEMPLE, TX 76508
TEMPLE, TX 76508
TEMPLE, TX 76508
TEMPLE, TX 76508
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 Joseph Fischer's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Fischer is 1679213904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2022.
Where is Joseph Fischer located?
Joseph Fischer practices at 2401 S 31st St # Ms 22117D, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2585.
What is Joseph Fischer's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.
Is Joseph Fischer enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Fischer's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Fischer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Scott & White Clinic (Temple, TX) and Bluebonnet Trails Community Mhmr Center (Round Rock, TX). 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 Joseph Fischer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joseph Fischer accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Harbor Health list Joseph Fischer 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.
Is Joseph Fischer affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joseph Fischer is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Fischer was last updated on August 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.
# Joseph Fischer, DO · NPI 1679213904
Psychiatry physician in Temple, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 1, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1679213904 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 1, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry · taxonomy 2084P0800X
- **State license:** V2997 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2401 S 31ST ST # MS 22117D, Temple, TX 76508-0001
- **Phone:** (254) 724-2585
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Scott & White Clinic (NPI 1093779704, Temple, TX); Bluebonnet Trails Community Mhmr Center (NPI 1730135864, Round Rock, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 27, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1679213904) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.