Ernest Fischer, M.D.
NPI 1518284355 · Hospitalist Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Fischer, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1518284355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518284355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD042201 (DC)
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
16 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
479 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 362 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $194 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 49 | $127 |
| Insertion of Tube for Infusion With Imaging Guidance and Review By Radiologist, Patient 5 Years Or Older36573 | 11 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$194 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-05-03
- Last updated
- 2014-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Fischer's NPI number?
- Ernest Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518284355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Fischer's specialty?
- Ernest Fischer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Fischer located?
- Ernest Fischer's practice location on file with NPPES is 3700 Reservoir Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20007-2111.
- What is Ernest Fischer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Fischer is (202) 444-3976.
- Does Ernest Fischer accept Medicare?
- Ernest Fischer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Fischer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Fischer's NPI (1518284355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.