Thomas Fuchs, M.D.
NPI 1285680496 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Fuchs, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1285680496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285680496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 151975-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,070 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 467 | $103 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 208 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 113 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $146 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 68 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2013-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Fuchs's NPI number?
- Thomas Fuchs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285680496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Fuchs's specialty?
- Thomas Fuchs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Fuchs located?
- Thomas Fuchs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1153 58th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-4526.
- What is Thomas Fuchs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Fuchs is (718) 431-9870.
- Does Thomas Fuchs accept Medicare?
- Thomas Fuchs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Fuchs's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Fuchs's NPI (1285680496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.