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Who is Dr. Fischer, Pediatrician in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Michael Fischer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lowell, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Fischer completed his residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fischer?
Dr. Michael Fischer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fischer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lowell, MA community, Dr. Fischer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fischer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar
Is Dr. Fischer board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fischer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?
Dr. Fischer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fischer typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fischer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fischer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fischer typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fischer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fischer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Fischer in Lowell, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Fischer?
Dr. Fischer has appointments available at his Lowell, MA office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Fischer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639289713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischer
What is Dr. Michael Fischer's specialty?
Dr. Fischer is a Pediatrician near Lowell, MA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Michael Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Fischer accepting new patients in Lowell, MA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fischer offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fischer, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fischer?
Yes, Dr. Fischer offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Fischer, or contact the office for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Fischer have?
Dr. Michael Fischer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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