Dr. William J. Fischer
Last updated: Mar 12, 2024

Dr. William J. Fischer

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 11 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)
  • Graduation year: 2010
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1982920344

Dr. William J. Fischer III M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 2901 West Kinnickinnic River Parkway Suite 507 in Milwaukee, WI 53215. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Boils, Cyst, Esophageal Cancer, Gallstones, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982920344. Appointment can be made via the phone number (414) 649-3780. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. William J. Fischer, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. William J. Fischer.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. William J. Fischer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean HSA (+ Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway/Lean 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway/Lean 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred/Broad 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway/Lean 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway/Lean 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

Aspirus Health Plan

Network data as of Dec 28, 2023, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from Aspirus Health Plan
Aspirus Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HMO Bronze $0 Medical Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Bronze 10000 HMO · Bronze Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Bronze 7500 HMO · Expanded Bronze Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Catastrophic 10600 with 3 free PCP visits HMO · Catastrophic Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Gold 2000 HMO · Gold Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Gold 2700 HMO · Gold Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO HDHP Silver 5900 HMO · Silver Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Silver 6000 HMO · Silver Aspirussign Accepting new patients
HMO Silver 6600 HMO · Silver Aspirussign Accepting new patients
POS Bronze 7500 POS · Expanded Bronze Aspirussign Accepting new patients
POS Bronze 8500 POS · Bronze Aspirussign Accepting new patients
POS Silver 6000 POS · Silver Aspirussign Accepting new patients

CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare)

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare)
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $0 Ded / $2500 Rx Ded EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $0 Ded / $2500 Rx Ded - Vision Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $9600 ($45 PCP Copay) EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze $9600 ($45 PCP Copay) - Vision Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze Standard $7500 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Bronze Standard $7500 - Vision Exam EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $0 Ded EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $0 Ded - Vision Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $3300 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold $3300 - Vision Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold Standard $2000 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Gold Standard $2000 - Vision Exam EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $4700 Ded / $5000 Rx Ded EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $4700 Ded / $5000 Rx Ded - Vision Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $5000 Ded / $6000 Rx Ded EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver $5000 Ded / $6000 Rx Ded - Vision Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver Standard $6000 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) Silver Standard $6000 - Vision Exam EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

HealthPartners

Network data as of Apr 29, 2024, as reported by the insurer.

HealthPartners plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Oak $1,300 Gold PPO · Gold Network Accepting new patients
Oak $2,000 Standard Gold PPO · Gold Network Accepting new patients

Quartz

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 57 plans from Quartz
Quartz plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $10,150 DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED HMO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD $4,000 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $8,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $9,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE $10,150 DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED HMO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD $4,000 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER $8,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER $9,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE $10,150 DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED HMO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD $4,000 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER $8,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER $9,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. William J. Fischer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William J. Fischer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery) .

Bills through: Aurora Medical Group, Inc.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Edwards Lifesciences $2309
Thoratec $1511
Medafor $949

Other

Travel and Lodging $3309
Food and Beverage $2497

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)

Graduated in 2010

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Aurora Medical Group
3301 West Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, 53215 WI
(877) 576-3544

Affiliated hospitals

AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, 53215 WI
(414) 649-6000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. William J. Fischer accept insurance?

Dr. William J. Fischer is listed in-network for 107 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), HealthPartners, Quartz. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. William J. Fischer treat?

Dr. William J. Fischer provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Boils, Cyst, Esophageal Cancer, Gallstones, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. William J. Fischer?

Dr. William J. Fischer's office is located at 2901 West Kinnickinnic River Parkway Suite 507 in Milwaukee, WI 53215.

Does Dr. William J. Fischer have affiliation with practices?

Dr. William J. Fischer is affiliated with Aurora Medical Group.

Has Dr. William J. Fischer affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. William J. Fischer is affiliated with AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER.