Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Fischbein, M.D., PHD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1700811411
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2024
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A63291

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700811411. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
118
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$135,952
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
34716 Exposure of underarm or upper chest artery with creation of conduit 33 33 $393
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 22 22 $800
33863 Repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with aortic root replacement and heart reconstruction 18 18 $2,674
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 17 17 $95
33866 Repair of aortic arch with graft 15 15 $960
33871 Repair of aortic arch with graft on heart-lung machine 13 13 $3,172

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$172
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $172.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$172

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Fischbein's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Fischbein practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Fischbein practice?
Dr. Michael Fischbein practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Michael Fischbein's NPI?
Dr. Michael Fischbein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700811411, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Fischbein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Fischbein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Fischbein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exposure of underarm or upper chest artery with creation of conduit (HCPCS 34716); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with aortic root replacement and heart reconstruction (HCPCS 33863). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.