Physician Profile
Paul D. Fuchs, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fuchs
Paul D. Fuchs, DO is a healthcare provider in Fort Myers, FL specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Paul trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 10,843 services to 804 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (239) 334-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,843 services · 804 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
71 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
69 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
47 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
42 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
126 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view | Imaging | 72020 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fuchs specialize in?
Dr. Fuchs is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Fort Myers, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fuchs located?
Dr. Fuchs is listed at 14601 Hope Center Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33912. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fuchs's phone number?
The number on file is (239) 334-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fuchs?
Dr. Fuchs's National Provider Identifier is 1992708127. 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. Fuchs go to medical school?
Dr. Fuchs attended Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fuchs have?
Dr. Fuchs has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fuchs do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fuchs performs procedures including injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level and injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of spine, 1 view, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fuchs's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fuchs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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