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MARTIN D ZIELINSKI M.D.
NPI 1518933530
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Houston, TX

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-1000(713) 798-4693 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 21, 2023, Jan 23, 2023, Sep 11, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Martin D Zielinski M.d. NPPES

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

MARTIN D ZIELINSKI M.D. (NPI 1518933530) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U7095) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains a secondary practice location in Rochester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518933530
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameMARTIN D ZIELINSKICredential: M.D.
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411
Fax(713) 798-4693
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1518933530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U7095✔ Licensed in TX · 47505✔ Licensed in TX · 47764
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 47388 (MN), U7095 (TX)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 47388 (MN)
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905 · Phone (507) 284-2511

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Martin D Zielinski 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 ID1759336092
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211202001623
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Martin Zielinski reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
42 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
21 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

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.

Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Martin Zielinski's NPI number?

The NPI number for Martin Zielinski is 1518933530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Martin Zielinski located?

Martin Zielinski practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-1000.

What is Martin Zielinski's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Martin Zielinski enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Martin Zielinski 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Martin Zielinski's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Martin Zielinski reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Martin Zielinski's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Martin Zielinski accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 6 other insurers list Martin Zielinski 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 Martin Zielinski affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Martin Zielinski is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me and Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Martin Zielinski was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.