Michael Fuchs
NPI 1184652083 · Optometrist · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Fuchs is a Optometrist provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1184652083).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184652083
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2471 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
407 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 82 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $62 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 58 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $90 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 39 | $26 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 38 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 169 | 48 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 59 | 18 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 58 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 42 | 11 |
| Cromolyn Sodium | 34 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 34 | 14 |
| Cyclosporine | 34 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2011-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Fuchs's NPI number?
- Michael Fuchs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184652083, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Fuchs's specialty?
- Michael Fuchs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Fuchs located?
- Michael Fuchs's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805-1951.
- What is Michael Fuchs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Fuchs is (218) 786-8364.
- Does Michael Fuchs accept Medicare?
- Michael Fuchs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Fuchs's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Fuchs's NPI (1184652083) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.