Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Fischer, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Milwaukee, WI
- NPI 1982920344
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 507
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 649-3780
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 12, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Wisconsin #69157
- Medicaid
- WI #100076268
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982920344. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
154
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$77,545
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 50 | 50 | $164 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 37 | 37 | $1,524 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 36 | 36 | $14 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 20 | 20 | $361 | |
33519 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 11 | 11 | $477 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Milwaukee Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
130
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$1,024
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 29 | 16 | $26 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 23 | 12 | $221 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 18 | 0 | $101 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $131 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 17 | 0 | $251 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $204 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 11 | 0 | $91 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Fischer's medical specialty?
Dr. William Fischer practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Milwaukee, WI.
Where does Dr. William Fischer practice?
Dr. William Fischer practices at 2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 507, Milwaukee, WI 53215. Office phone: 4146493780.
What is Dr. William Fischer's NPI?
Dr. William Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982920344, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Fischer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Fischer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Fischer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.