Physician Profile
Claus M. Fichte, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fichte
Claus M. Fichte, MD is a specialist based in Amherst, NY. Claus is a 1974 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. According to Medicare claims data, Claus cared for 58 Medicare patients across 65 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (716) 564-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2825 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD STE 130
Amherst, NY 14228
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
65 services · 58 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Amherst 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fichte?
Dr. Fichte is a specialist in Amherst, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fichte's address?
Dr. Fichte is listed at 2825 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 130, Amherst, NY 14228. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fichte?
The number on file is (716) 564-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fichte's NPI number?
Dr. Fichte's National Provider Identifier is 1689679730. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Fichte train?
Dr. Fichte attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fichte been practicing?
Dr. Fichte has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fichte perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fichte performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fichte. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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