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Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: tendon transfer, tumor, elbow problems, and more.

3366 Oakdale Avenue N Suite #103
Robbinsdale, MN 55422

(763) 520-7870

Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD is affiliated with North Memorial Health Hospital, North Memorial Health, Twin Cities Orthopedics, WestHealth Surgery Center, INFINITE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PA, TCO Minnetonka, North Memorial Maple Grove Surgery Center and Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Office Locations

3366 Oakdale Avenue N Suite #103
Robbinsdale, MN 55422

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9630 Grove Circle N Suite #200
Maple Grove, MN 55369

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2855 Campus Drive Suite #300
Plymouth, MN 55441

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16800 37th Place N
Plymouth, MN 55446

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16800 37th Place
North Plymouth, MN 55446

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9630 Grove Circle
North Maple Grove, MN 55369

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Some issues Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD can help you with:

Tendon Transfer

Tendons are rope-like fibers that connect muscles to bone. Tendon transfer surgery is a procedure that can be used to restore function to a muscle or tendon that no longer works due to injury or nerve damage. During the procedure, a neighboring tendon is 'borrowed' from an area where it is not necessary and repositioned to function in place of the damaged muscle or tendon.

Tendon transfer surgery can be performed on the arms, hands, feet, or other areas of the body where a muscle becomes unable to pull on its tendon. A nearby tendon is detached from its bone, but kept connected to its muscle, nerves, and blood supply. The loose end is connected to the bone that the patient could not move. After the attachment heals, the patient will be able to move that part of the body by flexing the newly connected muscle.

One of the benefits to tendon transfer surgery is that it does not have to be performed right away after an injury. It can be successful even if the affected area has been paralyzed for years. It does take time to retrain the brain to use a different muscle for movement, but the surgery is a powerful option to restore needed motion.

In The News

“Watkins' colleague OMC Chief of Staff Dr. Mark Fischer recalled the time that Watkins set up a homemade cooling system involving a water cooler to keep his computer's CPU from overheating.”—"Watkins retires for the third time", Sequim Gazette, March 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD performed more endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for peripheral nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 10%

By Affordability:

nerve decompression surgery

nerve surgery

In 2023, Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD had a list price for nerve decompression surgery, and nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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 Volume:

injections

nerve surgery

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD performed more injections, and nerve surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, ligament injection, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2012 were injections, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	172
hospital care	14
injections	48
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve procedures	19
upper extremity surgery	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2013 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	147
injections	88
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	24
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2014 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	148
injections	80
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	22
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2015 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	144
injections	64
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	30
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2016 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	164
hospital care	13
injections	98
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve procedures	23
upper extremity surgery	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	116

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	33
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2017 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	231
injections	109
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve procedures	22
upper extremity surgery	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2018 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	214
injections	104
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve procedures	29
upper extremity surgery	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	30
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
CT scan	13
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	310
hospital care	19
injections	185
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	47
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	47
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	42
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	197
hospital care	17
injections	142
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	14
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	35
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2021 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	201
hospital care	11
injections	120
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	30
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN during 2022 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	254
hospital care	16
injections	138
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	30
nerve procedures	30
upper extremity surgery	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	28
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Robbinsdale, MN were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

aspiration	49
CT scan	13
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	198
hospital care	15
injections	106
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	22
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	186
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery) and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

North Memorial Health Hospital

North Memorial Health

Twin Cities Orthopedics

WestHealth Surgery Center

INFINITE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PA

TCO Minnetonka

North Memorial Maple Grove Surgery Center

Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Care, HealthPartners, Medicare, Medicaid, America’s PPO, Health Partners, SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER, Americas PPO HealthEZ, PreferredOne, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross, Medical Assistance and Ucare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

UnitedHealth Care

HealthPartners

Medicare

Medicaid

America’s PPO

Health Partners

SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER

Americas PPO HealthEZ

PreferredOne

Medica

UnitedHealthcare

Blue Cross

Medical Assistance

Ucare

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,239 $3,239
Gemini Medical LLC	$1,431 $1,431
Sonex Health, Inc.	$1,048 ULTRAGUIDETFR $939	Sx-one Microknife $110
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$116 Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse $104	Cerament Bone Void Filler $12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$100 LENS 4K $100
Other	$389 Aptus $53	Axsos $51	HemiCAP Wrist $49	Implate $40	Physio-Stim $37	Other $160

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,332
Food and Beverage	$1,766
Travel and Lodging	$1,225

Research Payments

Dr. Mark D. Fischer, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $55,688.

Biography

Dr. Mark Fischer is a physician who specializes in general practice, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and general surgery. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Dr. Fischer attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His areas of expertise include osteochondral (OCD) lesion, tumor, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). He most likely takes Blue California, Blue Cross, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as other insurance carriers. His distinctions include: Castle Connolly Top Doctors; Twin Cities Orthopedics Hand Center, Maple Grove; and Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor. His professional affiliations include North Memorial Health Hospital and Twin Cities Orthopedics. Dr. Fischer welcomes new patients at his office inMaple Grove, MN as reported by Yext.