Zelma Chiesa Fuxench, MD
NPI 1629224290 · Dermatology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zelma Chiesa Fuxench, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1629224290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629224290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD449731 (PA)
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
17 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
237 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 | 90 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $99 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 36 | $2 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 28 | $55 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 24 | $34 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$99 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,054 across 6 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
- 2008-08-14
- Last updated
- 2013-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's NPI number?
- Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629224290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's specialty?
- Zelma Chiesa Fuxench is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zelma Chiesa Fuxench located?
- Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206.
- What is Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zelma Chiesa Fuxench is (215) 662-2737.
- Does Zelma Chiesa Fuxench accept Medicare?
- Zelma Chiesa Fuxench is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's NPI active?
- Yes — Zelma Chiesa Fuxench's NPI (1629224290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.