Edgar Fischer, MD
NPI 1174545677 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgar Fischer, MD is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1174545677).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174545677
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2001-31 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
683 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 335 | $36 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 74 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 60 | $28 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 48 | $78 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 46 | $11 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 28 | $27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2025-07-17
- Certified
- 2025-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgar Fischer's NPI number?
- Edgar Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174545677, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgar Fischer's specialty?
- Edgar Fischer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgar Fischer located?
- Edgar Fischer's practice location on file with NPPES is 337 Basic Medical Sciences, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.
- What is Edgar Fischer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgar Fischer is (505) 272-2446.
- Does Edgar Fischer accept Medicare?
- Edgar Fischer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgar Fischer's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgar Fischer's NPI (1174545677) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.