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MICHAEL PETER FISCHBEIN M.D., PHD
NPI 1700811411
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Palo Alto, CA

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 27, 2024, Sep 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michael Peter Fischbein M.d., Phd NPPES

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

MICHAEL PETER FISCHBEIN M.D., PHD (NPI 1700811411) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A63291) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700811411
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL PETER FISCHBEINCredential: M.D., PHD
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203 · (650) 723-4000
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1700811411 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A63291
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.
300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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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

Michael Peter Fischbein M.d., Phd 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 ID5698871911
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070503000167
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 5

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.

Exposure of underarm or upper chest artery with creation of conduit 34716
This procedure involves revealing an artery in the underarm or upper chest, then creating a conduit, or pathway. This pathway can be used for various medical purposes, such as improving blood flow. It's a common procedure, performed by experienced doctors.
23 services23 patients
Repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with aortic root replacement and heart reconstruction 33863
This procedure involves replacing a damaged section of your ascending aorta, near the heart, with a graft. A heart-lung machine is used to maintain body functions while your heart is stopped. The aortic root may also be replaced, and the heart reconstructed, to ensure proper functioning.
18 services18 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
16 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
12 services12 patients
Repair of aortic arch with graft on heart-lung machine 33871
The procedure, repair of the aortic arch with a graft on a heart-lung machine, involves replacing a damaged section of your main heart artery (aortic arch) with a synthetic tube (graft). The heart-lung machine helps maintain blood flow to your body during surgery.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94304 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
$206.04 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $51.51 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

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.

76.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.95

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.

RHEA MATHEW
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (209) 675-3787
JUSTIN AYALA BIRNBAUM M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
MAHENDRA TAKASHI BHATI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ANDREA ERIKA AMENT M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
CATHERINE BENEDICT PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
RYAN THOMAS ASH MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ARDEN MARIE MORRIS MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
BENJAMIN ZEWDU BELAI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

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 Michael Fischbein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Fischbein is 1700811411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Michael Fischbein located?

Michael Fischbein practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Michael Fischbein's specialty?

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

Is Michael Fischbein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Fischbein 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Fischbein was last updated on April 27, 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.