Richard Fessler, MD, PHD
NPI 1134641038 · Neurological Surgery Physician · South Bend, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Fessler, MD, PHD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in South Bend, IN (NPI 1134641038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134641038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01094725A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,923 across 31 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 500 Arcade Ave Ste 200Elkhart, IN 46514-2485Phone: (574) 294-8404Fax: (574) 523-1642
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-12
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Fessler's NPI number?
- Richard Fessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134641038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Fessler's specialty?
- Richard Fessler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Fessler located?
- Richard Fessler's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, South Bend, IN 46601-1173.
- What is Richard Fessler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Fessler is (574) 647-8800.
- Does Richard Fessler accept Medicare?
- Richard Fessler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Fessler's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Fessler's NPI (1134641038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.