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DR. JOHN SHERWOOD FIFER JR. M.D.
NPI 1912908823
Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Myers, FL

Active since August 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.43/100
CMS Quality Rating
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1, FORT MYERS, FL 33919(239) 482-5399(239) 482-5153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. John Sherwood Fifer Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN SHERWOOD FIFER JR. M.D. (NPI 1912908823) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME41842) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912908823
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN SHERWOOD FIFER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1Fort Myers, FL 33919-8759
Mailing Address8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd, Suite 1Fort Myers, FL 33919-8759 · (239) 482-5399 · Fax (239) 482-5153
Phone(239) 482-5399
Fax(239) 482-5153
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2014
✔ NPI 1912908823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME41842
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33919
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN36356ZFL
Other20022162FL · Railroad Medicare
Medicare NSC0425580001FL
Medicare UPIND85640FL
Medicaid370905100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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. John Sherwood Fifer Jr. 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 ID6709930944
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100212000107
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 4

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.
33 services31 patients
X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562
An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.
30 services24 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
19 services15 patients
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 72170
An X-ray of the pelvis, 1-2 views, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the lower part of your torso. These images help to detect any abnormalities or injuries in your hip bones and surrounding structures.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33919 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

81.43/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality66.79
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
6%135 patients1/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
0%92 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
43%155 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
56%299 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
99%878 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
70%359 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
87%544 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
4%540 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
0%524 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 89% · 343 patients
89%343 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
88%191 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Risk-standardized complication rate (RSCR) following elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and/or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.02%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
77%22 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 374 patients
Patients totalRate: 1% · 374 patients
1%374 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

P DAVID DELEEUW, MD, PA
Anesthesiology
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 4
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 489-4909
DR. ROBERT ANDREW FOLLWEILER D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 482-5399
DR. RICHARD KEITH HOOD MD
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 482-5399
RIVERWALK SURGERY CENTER, INC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 4
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 489-4909
RIVERWALK ASC, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 4
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 489-4909
FIFER & HELIGMAN MD PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 482-5399
GULF-TO-BAY ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
Anesthesiology
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 4
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (813) 844-4434
MATTHEW C. WALK PA-C
Physician Assistant
8350 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 482-5399

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 Fifer's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Fifer is 1912908823. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Where is John Fifer located?

John Fifer practices at 8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33919. The listed phone number is (239) 482-5399.

What is John Fifer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is John Fifer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Fifer 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 Fifer accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list John Fifer 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 Fifer was last updated on May 12, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.