CHARLES FISHER MD – NPI #1386634533
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

CHARLES FISHER is a radiologist located in HARLINGEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386634533 to CHARLES FISHER on October 27, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 18, 2007. 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 CHARLES FISHER below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES FISHER

NPI Number
1386634533
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES FISHER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1717 TREASURE HILLS BLVD
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-8912
Phone: (956) 421-3041 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 9705
MCALLEN, TX 78502-9705
Phone: (866) 287-3198 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 TX F9422

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 1981
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHARLES FISHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
      5501 SOUTH MCCOLL
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
      5501 SOUTH EXPRESSWAY 77
      HARLINGEN, TX 78550
    • VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE
      1040 W JEFFERSON ST
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
    • VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 A ALTON GLOOR
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
    • VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
      2101 PEASE ST
      HARLINGEN, TX 78550

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