DR. KURT ALFRED FICHTNER M.D.
NPI 1699888297
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Macon, GA

Q: What is Kurt Fichtner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Fichtner is 1699888297. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2006.

Q: What is Kurt Fichtner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Fichtner was last updated on December 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since August 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

310 HOSPITAL DR STE 330, MACON, GA 31217(478) 200-8152 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 2025, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Dr. Kurt Alfred Fichtner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KURT ALFRED FICHTNER M.D. (NPI 1699888297) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Macon, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (40377) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699888297

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KURT ALFRED FICHTNERCredential: M.D.

Location Address310 HOSPITAL DR STE 330Macon, GA 31217-3895

Mailing Address6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Dorn Veterans Medical CenterColumbia, SC 29209 · (803) 776-4000

Phone(478) 200-8152

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 24, 2025

✔ NPI 1699888297 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 40377✔ Licensed in SC · 21536

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 21536 (SC), 40377 (GA)

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 21536 (SC)

Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License 21536 (SC)

310 HOSPITAL DR STE 330, Macon, GA 31217

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16439 Garners Ferry Rd, DORN Veterans Medical CenterColumbia, SC 29209 · Phone (803) 776-4000 ext. 6197

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kurt Alfred Fichtner 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 ID3476902867

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260225001775

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

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

Piedmont Professional Services, LLC

58 mi

Nephrology

1855 HUDSON BRIDGE RD
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
565 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1104088905 (770) 801-2500

Piedmont Cardiology Of Atlanta, LLC

80 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

275 COLLIER ROAD, SUITE 300
Atlanta, GA 30309

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
539 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275729691 (404) 605-2800

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.

861 mi

Internal Medicine

1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD SUITE 205
Slingerlands, NY 12159

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
742 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1568707222 (518) 475-9235

Ellis Hospital

867 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

1101 NOTT ST
Schenectady, NY 12308

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
462 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1487644993 (518) 243-4000

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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Coliseum Medical Centers, LLC, Dba

Acute Care Hospitals · Macon, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110164

Location350 Hospital DriveMacon, GA 31217 · Bibb County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31217 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

$164.04 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $41.01 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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

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