Dr. Thomas James Fischer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 45+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas James Fischer, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist in Terre Haute, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Hand Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Vincent Hospital & Health Services, Union Hospital Inc. Dr. Thomas James Fischer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hand Surgery Associates Of Indiana Inc. Dr. Thomas James Fischer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (812) 234-8840 to request Dr. Thomas James Fischer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1801 N 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804-4086

Phone 1: (812) 234-8840
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas James Fischer
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9638225766
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hand Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 45 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Thomas James Fischer attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1979.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1528077229
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Thomas James Fischer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas James Fischer has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 45 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Surgery / Vascular Surgery
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    Vascular Surgery
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Hand Surgery Associates Of Indiana Inc


Practice Locations

1801 N 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804-4086
Phone: (812) 234-8840
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 24, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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