PAUL EDWARD ZIMMERMAN
NPI 1386669398
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Duluth, MN
NPI Status: Active since July 12, 2006
Contact Information
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN
ZIP 55805
Phone: (218) 786-8364
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
About PAUL ZIMMERMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Zimmerman, an internist established in Duluth, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in pulmonary disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386669398 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RP1001X with license number 31034 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1386669398
- Provider Name
- PAUL EDWARD ZIMMERMAN
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 400 E 3RD ST DULUTH, MN 55805
- Location Phone
- (218) 786-8364
- Mailing Address
- 400 E 3RD ST DULUTH, MN 55805
- Mailing Phone
- (218) 786-8364
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-09-2011
- Code Navigator
An internist like Paul Zimmerman is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RP1001X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 31034
- License State
- MN
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207RC0200X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 31034 (MN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| E46675 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 778595000 | MEDICAID (05) | MN | |
| 299000023 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MN |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Test for exercise-induced lung stress
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 52 times for 40 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 17 times for 13 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAn exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.
This service was performed 16 times for 13 patientsThis test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsThis is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
This service was performed 46 times for 43 patientsThis test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
This service was performed 24 times for 20 patientsThis procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1386669398, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386669398, enumerated as an "individual" on July 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 400 E 3RD ST DULUTH, MN 55805 and the phone number is (218) 786-8364.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
