Stephen Fitch, MD
NPI 1538109574 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Fitch, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1538109574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538109574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301065587 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
147 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $94 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 42 | $213 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 29 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 12 | $146 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$213 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftbrand: Trikafta | 89 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 68 | 32 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate | 35 | 11 |
| Azithromycin | 32 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 29 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2024-05-20
- Certified
- 2024-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Fitch's NPI number?
- Stephen Fitch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538109574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Fitch's specialty?
- Stephen Fitch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Fitch located?
- Stephen Fitch's practice location on file with NPPES is 4100 Lake Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8292.
- What is Stephen Fitch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Fitch is (616) 949-8244.
- Does Stephen Fitch accept Medicare?
- Stephen Fitch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Fitch's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Fitch's NPI (1538109574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.