DR. JOHN THOMAS FISCHER OD
NPI 1811419740
Optometrist in Erie, PA

Active since July 12, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2203 W 38TH ST, ERIE, PA 16506(814) 938-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. John Thomas Fischer Od NPPES

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

DR. JOHN THOMAS FISCHER OD (NPI 1811419740) is an individual optometrist in Erie, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG003305) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811419740
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN THOMAS FISCHERCredential: OD
Location Address2203 W 38TH STErie, PA 16506-4501
Mailing Address2203 W 38th StErie, PA 16506-4501
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2017
NPI 1811419740 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in PA · OEG003305
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2203 W 38TH ST, Erie, PA 16506

Other Identifiers 1

OtherOEG003305PA · Pa Optometry License

Accepted Insurance

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. John Thomas Fischer Od 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 ID5890067045
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170823000013
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

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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16506 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Eyewear Supplier
2203 W 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16506
Optometrist
2203 W 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16506
Optometrist
2203 W 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16506
Optometrist
2203 W 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16506
Optometrist
2203 W 38TH ST
ERIE, PA 16506

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 John Fischer's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Fischer is 1811419740. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2017.

Where is John Fischer located?

John Fischer practices at 2203 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16506. The listed phone number is (814) 938-2020.

What is John Fischer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is John Fischer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

What insurance does John Fischer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 7 other insurers list John 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Fischer was last updated on July 12, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.