Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Fairchild, M.D., PH.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1255607214
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 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
fax (650) 498-6205

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 29, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A126504 · California #126504

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255607214. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
252
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$22,824
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 145 116 $113
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 50 40 $76
76881 Complete ultrasound scan of joint 39 31 $50
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 18 17 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Palo Alto Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$148
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $122.67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $25.32

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$148

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
327
Patients
53
Total drug cost
$711,930
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 67 18 $2,122
Prednisone Generic 50 20 $1,070
Humira Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 49 0 $358,938
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 36 15 $2,998
Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) Brand 28 0 $164,379
Leflunomide Generic 24 0 $2,165
Folic Acid Generic 19 0 $77
Sulfasalazine Generic 18 0 $949
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 13 0 $98,138
Humira (Adalimumab) Brand 12 0 $80,995

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Fairchild's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Fairchild practices Rheumatology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Robert Fairchild practice?
Dr. Robert Fairchild practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Robert Fairchild's NPI?
Dr. Robert Fairchild's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255607214, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Fairchild accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Fairchild accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Fairchild commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Complete ultrasound scan of joint (HCPCS 76881). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.