2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1518933787 MD
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COLLIN FISCHER, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in BELLINGHAM, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 595 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
61.1748/100
▼ 22 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$138.35
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: COLLIN FISCHER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELLINGHAM, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 595 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 61.1748/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $138.35 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: COLLIN FISCHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 61.1748 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,430 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

COLLIN FISCHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

COLLIN FISCHER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2006

NPI 1518933787

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,430 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

61.1748/100 21.925199999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Washington

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

COLLIN FISCHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
61.1748/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 61.1748/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%61.2%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 61.1748/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

COLLIN FISCHER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in BELLINGHAM, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518933787. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

COLLIN FISCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 101, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225, with a listed phone of (360) 734-2700. NPI 1518933787 was issued on 02/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FISCHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,430 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 595 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $801K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 61.1748/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.8372, Cost 15.412), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 101
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Provider Details

NPI 1518933787
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

61.1748
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.8372
Quality
15.412
Cost
80
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COLLIN FISCHER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BILLINGS CLINIC
CODY, WY
DANIELS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
SCOBEY, MT
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 271342
PEACEHEALTH
BELLINGHAM, WA
PEACEHEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SEDRO WOOLLEY
SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for COLLIN FISCHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$138

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to COLLIN FISCHER, MD. To verify COLLIN FISCHER, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

COLLIN FISCHER, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,430 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,430
Total Claims
$801K
Total Drug Cost
595
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,254
Total Day Supply
425,112
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$697K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 243, 85+: 85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
678
Metoprolol Succinate
443
Losartan Potassium
410
Furosemide
333
Carvedilol
313
Amlodipine Besylate
279
Potassium Chloride
255
Eliquis
Apixaban
253
Spironolactone
241
Lisinopril
235

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How COLLIN FISCHER, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

COLLIN FISCHER, MD's 5,430 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FISCHER.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COLLIN FISCHER, MD's specialty?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in BELLINGHAM, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does COLLIN FISCHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COLLIN FISCHER, MD wrote 5,430 Medicare Part D claims totaling $801K in drug costs for 595 beneficiaries.
What is COLLIN FISCHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 61.1748/100 (Quality: 71.8372, Cost: 15.412). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is COLLIN FISCHER, MD located?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD is located at 2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 101, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225. Phone: (360) 734-2700.
What is COLLIN FISCHER, MD's NPI number?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518933787, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does COLLIN FISCHER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $697K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does COLLIN FISCHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COLLIN FISCHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COLLIN FISCHER, MD accept Medicare?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,430 Part D claims and 595 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COLLIN FISCHER, MD's credentials?
COLLIN FISCHER, MD's NPI is 1518933787 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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