Dr. Frederick H. Fuerste
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 39 years
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1982
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1255311023
Dr. Frederick H. Fuerste MD
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 2140 JFK Road in Dubuque, IA 52002. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Cataracts, Chalazion, Corneal Ulcer, Crossed Eyes, Sty. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255311023. Appointment can be made via the phone number (563) 582-0769. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste, being an ophthalmologist, 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. Frederick H. Fuerste.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Frederick H. Fuerste
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Frederick H. Fuerste as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Nov 17, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | MercyOne | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Secure | MercyOne | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | 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. Frederick H. Fuerste is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Frederick H. Fuerste is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Fuerste Eye Clinic
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
| Alcon | $106 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $71 |
| Allergan | $23 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $201 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1982
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- Gender: Male
- Address: 1500 Associates Drive Dubuque, 52002, IA
- Gender: Male
- Address: Fuerste Eye Clinic 2140 John F Kennedy Road Dubuque, 52002, IA
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1500 Associates Drive Dubuque, 52002, IA
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1500 Associates Drive Dubuque, 52002, IA
- Gender: Female
- Address: 2140 JFK Road Dubuque, 52002, IA
- Gender: Female
- Address: 1500 Associates Drive Dubuque, 52002, IA
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite F 2140 John F Kennedy Road Dubuque, 52002, IA
Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste is affiliated with REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste?
Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste's office is located at 2140 JFK Road in Dubuque, IA 52002.
Does Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste is affiliated with Fuerste Eye Clinic.
What conditions does Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste treat?
Dr. Frederick Hunter Fuerste provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Cataracts, Chalazion, Corneal Ulcer, Crossed Eyes, Sty. For the full list see this list.