Physician Profile
Herbert P. Fechter, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fechter
Based in Augusta, GA, Herbert P. Fechter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Herbert is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Herbert cared for 2,985 Medicare patients across 3,314 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (706) 651-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1330 INTERSTATE PKWY
Augusta, GA 30909
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,314 services · 2,985 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
132 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
121 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 66179 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
495 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
420 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
334 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
300 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
170 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Augusta 5
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fechter specialize in?
Dr. Fechter is an eye doctor in Augusta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fechter located?
Dr. Fechter is listed at 1330 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fechter's phone number?
The number on file is (706) 651-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fechter's NPI number?
Dr. Fechter's National Provider Identifier is 1063467454. 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
How long has Dr. Fechter been practicing?
Dr. Fechter has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Fechter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fechter performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fechter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fechter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.