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DR. JOHN ERIC ZIMMERMAN M.D.
NPI 1619973708
Neurological Surgery in Traverse City, MI

Active since June 23, 2005
1221 6TH ST, STE 303, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 941-7312(231) 941-0561 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Neurological Surgery

About JOHN ZIMMERMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Zimmerman, a provider established in Traverse City, Michigan with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619973708 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number 4301037811 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated July 2026.

NPI
1619973708
Provider Name
DR. JOHN ERIC ZIMMERMAN M.D.
Other Name
J. ERIC ZIMMERMAN M.D.
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1221 6TH ST STE 303 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Location Phone
(231) 941-7312
Location Fax
(231) 941-0561
Mailing Address
1221 6TH ST STE 303 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Mailing Phone
(231) 941-7312
Mailing Fax
(231) 941-0561
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-23-2005
Last Update Date
07-13-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Neurological Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207T00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
4301037811
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1402802361OTHER (01)MIBCBS OF MICHIGAN ID

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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 1619973708, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 7 + 0 + 24 = 72

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.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1619973708.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
1221 6TH ST, STE 208
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE#200
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Neurological Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 100
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 206
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 206
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 206
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Otolaryngology
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 102
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 204
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Nurse Practitioner
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 206
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Surgery
1221 6TH ST, SUITE 202
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619973708, enumerated as an "individual" on June 23, 2005.

The provider is located at 1221 6TH ST STE 303 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 and the phone number is (231) 941-7312.

Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.