JERALD ZAKEM MD
NPI 1396764643
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in New Orleans, LA
About Jerald Zakem Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JERALD ZAKEM MD (NPI 1396764643) is an individual rheumatology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.13864R) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1974).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 5
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Jerald Zakem Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LASt Bernard Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Chalmette, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Jerald Zakem's NPI number?
The NPI number for Jerald Zakem is 1396764643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.
Where is Jerald Zakem located?
Jerald Zakem practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4000.
What is Jerald Zakem's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Jerald Zakem enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Jerald Zakem is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Jerald Zakem accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Jerald Zakem as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Jerald Zakem affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Jerald Zakem is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute and St Bernard Parish Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Jerald Zakem was last updated on January 27, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Jerald Zakem, MD · NPI 1396764643
Rheumatology physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 18, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1396764643 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 18, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** MD.13864R (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
- **Phone:** (504) 842-4000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** University Of Louisville School Of Medicine, class of 1974
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 27, 2016
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN D53878; Medicaid 1436933 (LA); Medicaid 00123428 (MS); and 2 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1396764643) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.