Physician Profile
Duke M. Pfitzinger, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Pfitzinger
Based in Fort Myers, FL, Duke M. Pfitzinger, DO is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Duke graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med in 2013. According to Medicare claims data, Duke cared for 1,435 Medicare patients across 2,038 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (239) 343-3780
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12700 CREEKSIDE LN STE 301
Fort Myers, FL 33919
740 S Limestone Ste L119
Lexington, KY 40536
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160
1532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 404
Paducah, KY 42003
1875 Veterans Park Dr Ste 2203
Naples, FL 34109
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Aneurysms
- Groin Artery Bulge
- Knee Artery Aneurysm
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Aortic disease
- Aortic aneurysm
- Torn Aorta
Artery conditions
- Buerger's Disease
- Pelvic Artery Blockage
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
- Temporal Arteritis
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Arm or Leg
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Long-Term Leg Swelling After Clot
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
- Dialysis Access Problems
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
- Acute Leg Compartment Syndrome
Foot & toe conditions
- Blue Toe Syndrome
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
- Nutcracker Syndrome
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Skin & vein conditions
- Leg Skin Discoloration From Veins
Vascular malformations
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Vascular tumors
- Carotid Body Tumor
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
- Arterial Leg Ulcer
Wounds & ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Gangrene
- Venous Leg Ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
- Below-Knee Leg Amputation
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
- Groin Artery Plaque Removal
Blood clot treatments
- Pulmonary Embolism Clot Removal
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
Diagnostic tests
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound Screening
- Vein Mapping Ultrasound
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Fistula Surgery
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Fistula Repair and Declotting
Emergency surgery
- Fasciotomy for Leg Swelling
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Nerve surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
Vein procedures
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Pelvic Vein Embolization
- Varicose vein removal
Vein treatments
- Medical Compression Stocking Fitting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Vein Glue Closure
Wound care
- Surgical Wound Care
- Toe or Partial Foot Amputation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,038 services · 1,435 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
32 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
31 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
29 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | Procedure | 37229 |
18 | |
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37225 |
16 | |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions | Procedure | 37765 |
14 | |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
94 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
43 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
16 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
111 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other vascular surgeons at this location 5
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 vascular surgeons in Fort Myers 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pfitzinger?
Dr. Pfitzinger is a vascular surgeon in Fort Myers, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pfitzinger's address?
Dr. Pfitzinger is listed at 12700 Creekside Ln Ste 301, Fort Myers, FL 33919. 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. Pfitzinger?
The number on file is (239) 343-3780. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pfitzinger's NPI number?
Dr. Pfitzinger's National Provider Identifier is 1396088324. 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. Pfitzinger train?
Dr. Pfitzinger attended Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pfitzinger been practicing?
Dr. Pfitzinger has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pfitzinger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pfitzinger performs procedures including destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance, injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Pfitzinger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pfitzinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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