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Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD

Accepting New Patients

(Claus M. Fichte M.D. - Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and General Practice

2825 Niagara Falls Boulevard Suite 130
Amherst, NY 14228

(716) 564-2020

Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD is an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and general practice. Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD is affiliated with Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare.

Office Locations

2825 Niagara Falls Boulevard Suite 130
Amherst, NY 14228

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, and eye exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
doctor visit	87
eye procedures	396
laser treatment	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	97
eye procedures	362
laser treatment	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	37
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	109
eye procedures	353
laser treatment	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	83
eye procedures	319
laser treatment	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	34
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	84
eye procedures	385
laser treatment	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	84
eye procedures	344
laser treatment	42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	58
eye procedures	252
laser treatment	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	32
eye procedures	196
laser treatment	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	114
laser treatment	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	20
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	49
eye procedures	170
laser treatment	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	45

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	11
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Amherst, NY were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	69
eye procedures	250
laser treatment	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD.

**Gender**
Female	75
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	113
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fichte, Endl, & Elmer Eyecare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD has an average of 2.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Amherst, NY.

2.25

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$500 Acuvue $500
AbbVie Inc.	$433 DURYSTA $383	VUITY $50
Allergan Inc.	$259 RESTASIS $135	NATRELLE 410 IMPLANTS $11	$112
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$197 CataractEquipment $108	AcrySof $37	Cataract Equipment $10	Ilevro $9	Luxor $6	Other $27
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$173 VICTUS $73	CRYSTALENS $71	LOTEMAX GEL $18	ZYLET $11
Other	$783 XIIDRA $158	Healon Viscoelastics $94	Hydrus $83	Optics $58	LOTEMAX GEL $54	Other $336

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,845
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500

Research Payments

Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD has received 1 research payments totaling $750.

Biography

Dr. Claus Fichte specializes in general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease). He has received a 2.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Fichte has an open panel in Amherst, NY according to Yext.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claus Michael Fichte M.D., MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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