JOHN KARL ZAUGG M.D.
NPI 1770698946
Anesthesiology in Tucson, AZ

Active since August 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 S 6TH AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85723(520) 792-1450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About John Karl Zaugg M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN KARL ZAUGG M.D. (NPI 1770698946) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Georgia (058246) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770698946
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN KARL ZAUGGCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 S 6TH AVETucson, AZ 85723-6079
Mailing Address13475 N Silver Cassia PlOro Valley, AZ 85755-6043 · (706) 955-3566
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1770698946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 058246✔ Licensed in UT · 284984-1205
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
3601 S 6TH AVE, Tucson, AZ 85723

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid950326883AGA

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

John Karl Zaugg 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 ID1355349762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181206003495
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show John Zaugg reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nutrition, Education
535 N WILMOT RD STE 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,514 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 264 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 664 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.

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Pharmacist
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Social Worker
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Pharmacist
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Social Worker (Clinical)
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Physician Assistant
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723
Pharmacist
3601 S 6TH AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85723

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 John Zaugg's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Zaugg is 1770698946. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Where is John Zaugg located?

John Zaugg practices at 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723. The listed phone number is (520) 792-1450.

What is John Zaugg's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Zaugg enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Zaugg 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 John Zaugg's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Zaugg reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Banner-University Medical Group (Tucson, AZ), Ias Arizona PLLC (Tucson, AZ) and Northwest Hbp Medical Services LLC (Tucson, AZ). 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 John Zaugg's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Zaugg accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list John Zaugg 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Zaugg was last updated on September 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.