Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Justin Fischer, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Peoria, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1001 MAIN ST, Peoria, IL 61606
3094950201
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1730456914 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Fischer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fischer

Dr. Justin Fischer is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Peoria, IL, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fischer performed 464 Medicare services across 402 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fischer received a total of $6,256 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fischer is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 7% volume in IL $6,256 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
464
Medicare services
Top 7% in IL for colon & rectal surgery
402
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~33 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
69 $91 $555
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
53 $121 $729
Anoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the anus using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope to look inside.
52 $83 $356
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
47 $40 $178
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
45 $59 $382
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
41 $61 $329
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the lower portion of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope.
33 $41 $710
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
33 $71 $449
Colonoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease.
32 $116 $1,919
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
28 $88 $624
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
16 $64 $452
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
15 $198 $2,189
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,256
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $894/year across 7 years
Top 38% in IL for colon & rectal surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
89
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,090 (97.3%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$167 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$162
2023
$127
2022
$2,430
2021
$321
2020
$86
2019
$3,029
2018
$102

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Axonics, Inc.
$36
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$19
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,919
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,558
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$582
THD America, Inc.
$572
THD AMERICA, INC.
$418
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$206
Ethicon US, LLC
$178
Stryker Corporation
$170
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$102
Axonics, Inc.
$95
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$75
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$60
PolyNovo North America LLC
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$34
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$23
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$19
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$19
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$19
Teleflex LLC
$18
Amgen Inc.
$18
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
CSL Behring
$16
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$16
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$15
KCI USA, Inc.
$15
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 64.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BRAVO · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX CST System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ENDOFLIP · ENHERTU · EOHILIA · Echelon Flex · GATTEX · GEMTESA · GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial · IMFINZI · INGREZZA · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · IRESSA · Kcentra · MYRISK · NASCOBAL · PREVENA · RINVOQ · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · STELARA · SUFLAVE · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products · SUTAB · UPLIZNA · WECK · ZERBAXA · Zynrelef · myRisk
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Colon & rectal surgerists within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$64,938
Nearest hospital
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
10.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Fischer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Fischer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fischer performed 69 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Fischer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fischer received a total of $6,256 from 28 companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Fischer's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerists in Peoria?
Dr. Fischer's average Medicare payment per service is $82. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Fischer) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →