JOSEPH FISCHER D.O. – NPI #1417950189
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
JOSEPH FISCHER is a physician located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417950189 to JOSEPH FISCHER on May 24, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 18, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH FISCHER below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH FISCHER
(more than 21 years ago)
SUITE D400
AUSTIN, TX 78717 Phone: (512) 733-9400 Fax: (512) 733-0400
5 Other location(s):
Longview, TX 75604-2506
Phone: (903) 315-4180
Palestine, TX 75801-6901
Phone: (903) 723-0330
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482-4895
Phone: (903) 951-1001
Tyler, TX 75707-1400
Phone: (903) 839-2585
Tyler, TX 75703-1335
Phone: (903) 581-1601
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628-1615 Phone: (512) 868-8179 Fax: (512) 733-0400
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
TX | L1848 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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