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DR. JOSEPH PAUL ZIMMERMAN M.D.
NPI 1508157611
Orthopaedic Surgery in Albany, NY

Q: What is Joseph Zimmerman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Zimmerman is 1508157611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2011.

Q: What is Joseph Zimmerman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Zimmerman was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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.

Active since April 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.56/100

CMS Quality Rating

1367 WASHINGTON AVE STE 200, ALBANY, NY 12206(518) 489-2666(518) 489-5933 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Jul 9, 2026, Dec 5, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Joseph Paul Zimmerman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH PAUL ZIMMERMAN M.D. (NPI 1508157611) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (288331) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508157611

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH PAUL ZIMMERMANCredential: M.D.

Location Address1367 WASHINGTON AVE STE 200Albany, NY 12206-1048

Mailing Address1367 Washington Ave Ste 200Albany, NY 12206-1048 · (518) 489-2666 · Fax (518) 489-5933

Phone(518) 489-2666

Fax(518) 489-5933

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 23, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026

✔ NPI 1508157611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 288331

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

1367 WASHINGTON AVE STE 200, Albany, NY 12206

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellSense Health Plan.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

Dr. Joseph Paul Zimmerman M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID7719257831

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170724001340

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This 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.

180 services150 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

101 services66 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

86 services70 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

83 services63 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

61 services55 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

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.

53 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Albany Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330013

Location43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34Albany, NY 12208 · Albany County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330057

Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330180

Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12206 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.93 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.56/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

51.88

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

100

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

100%143 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

88%853 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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