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DR. CLAUS MICHAEL FICHTE MD
NPI 1689679730
Specialist in Amherst, NY

Active since June 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, STE 130, AMHERST, NY 14228(716) 564-2020(716) 564-2060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Claus Michael Fichte Md NPPES

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

DR. CLAUS MICHAEL FICHTE MD (NPI 1689679730) is an individual specialist in Amherst, New York, licensed in New York (124644-2) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689679730
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CLAUS MICHAEL FICHTECredential: MD
Location Address2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, STE 130Amherst, NY 14228-2021
Mailing Address4202 Lower River RdYoungstown, NY 14174-9753 · (716) 754-1810
Phone(716) 564-2020
Fax(716) 564-2060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 2009
✔ NPI 1689679730 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 124644-2
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, Amherst, NY 14228
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Other Identifiers 15

Other000507596002NY · Community Blue
Other161578122NY · Amerisight
Other161578122NY · Nova
Medicare PINBB5260NY
Other161578122NY · Vision Lca
Other180023883NY · Medicare Railroad
Medicare UPINB36080NY
Medicare PINCC5683NY
Other251744484NY · Vision Lca
Other0807500NY · Independent Health
Other000507596004NY · Community Blue
Medicaid00623568NY
Other00010055201NY · Univera
Other251744484NY · Nova
Other251744484NY · Empire - United Healthcar

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Claus Michael Fichte Md 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 ID1759360282
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101129000454
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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
30 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
20 services18 patients
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821
This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
15 services11 patients

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.

84.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.56

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.

FICHTE-ENDL & ELMER EYE SURGERY, PC
Ophthalmology
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, SUITE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020
DR. LINDA SUE SHENKLE OD
Optometrist
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, STE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020
DR. MARK EDWARD RODMAN O.D.
Optometrist
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, SUITE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020
DR. THOMAS ROBERT ELMER VI MD
Specialist
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, STE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020
DR. KARL W NEUHAUS DDS
Dentist
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, SUITE 170
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 691-8394
DR. LISA MARIE GENOVESE O.D.
Optometrist
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, STE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020
DR. ADRIENNE M. CASSATA O.D.
Optometrist
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, SUITE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020
FICHTE, ENDL & ELMER EYE SURGERY PC
Eyewear Supplier
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, SUITE 130
AMHERST, NY 14228
Erie County (716) 564-2020

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 Claus Fichte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claus Fichte is 1689679730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2005.

Where is Claus Fichte located?

Claus Fichte practices at 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130, Amherst, NY 14228. The listed phone number is (716) 564-2020.

What is Claus Fichte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Claus Fichte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claus Fichte 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.

What insurance does Claus Fichte accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Claus Fichte 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claus Fichte was last updated on August 25, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.