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Active NPI 1437132297 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard N Fixler , MD

Internal Medicine • Worcester, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Fixler, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Worcester, MA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1983, Dr. Fixler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 189 MAY ST.

Dr. Fixler is affiliated with Total Wellness Centers Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

189 May St

Worcester, MA 016024339

Telephone 5087916351
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Massachusetts Medical School

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +23.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.4 Yrs
State Avg: 29.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
460 Specialists

Practicing in Worcester, MA (7127 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.9% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fixler (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Worcester Specialty Average (19.4 Years) 19.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
197 44 $424.35 $129.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
151 38 $265.53 $91.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 53904

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
3099423 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Total Wellness Centers Llc

411 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 016023339

Phone: 5084715600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

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Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 189 MAY ST, WORCESTER, MA 016024339 (Tel: 5087916351)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 62, TURNPIKE STATION, SHREWSBURY, MA 015450062 (Tel: 5083348815)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as HOWARD FIXLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #53904 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 25, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437132297
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 25, 2005
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 62, Turnpike Station

Shrewsbury, MA 015450062

Phone: 5083348815

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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