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DR. NICHOLAS ALEXANDER ZORKO M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1972990182
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since April 26, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
420 DELAWARE ST SE, MMC 284, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455(612) 626-5031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2022, Jan 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Nicholas Alexander Zorko M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS ALEXANDER ZORKO M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1972990182) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (61388) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fairview Lakes Health Services, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972990182
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS ALEXANDER ZORKOCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address420 DELAWARE ST SE, MMC 284Minneapolis, MN 55455-0341
Mailing Address420 Delaware St Se, Mmc 480Minneapolis, MN 55455-0341 · (612) 626-5031
Phone(612) 626-5031
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1972990182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 61388
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 61388 (MN)
420 DELAWARE ST SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Nicholas Alexander Zorko M.d., Ph.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 ID2466755293
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170216002633
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Zorko reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Minnesota Physicians
0.3 mi
Multi-Specialty
720 WASHINGTON AVE SE STE 200
Minneapolis, MN 55414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,453 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477598118 (612) 672-7422
Fairview Express Care
0.4 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,633 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629224258 (612) 625-3600
University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc
0.4 mi
Anesthesiology
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,662 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003485004 (612) 273-8383
Fairview Clinics
0.4 mi
Clinic/Center
606 24TH AVE S, STE 602
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,302 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043516867 (612) 273-6099
Fairview Health Services
0.5 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013994359 (612) 672-6000
Fairview Specialty Services
0.5 mi
Physical Therapy
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,373 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043199334 (855) 324-7843
Healtheast Medical Research Institute
3.3 mi
Internal Medicine
1700 UNIVERSITY AVE W, 6TH FLOOR WEST
Saint Paul, MN 55104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,361 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508191552 (651) 232-2273

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
51 services34 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
50 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Fairview Lakes Health Services

Acute Care Hospitals · Wyoming, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240050
Location5200 Fairview BoulevardWyoming, MN 55092 · Chisago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview University Of Mn

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240080
Location2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fairview Northland Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Princeton, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240141
Location911 Northland DrivePrinceton, MN 55371 · Mille Lacs County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview St John's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Maplewood, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240210
Location1575 Beam AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55455 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
$168.28 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $42.07 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

81.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.86
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.73

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.

KHALID AMIN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
420 DELAWARE ST SE, C463 MAYO MEMORIAL BLDG, MAYO MAIL CODE 76
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (913) 827-3505
MELISSA RICHARDSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
420 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 273-3000
DR. RAID SAID MOUSA YOUSEF M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 DELAWARE ST SE, MMC 11
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 625-7911
DR. DAVID YOUNG BALSER MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
420 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 625-2661
ALEXANDER TROESTER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 625-6483
NIKITHA VOBUGARI MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
420 DELAWARE ST SE, MMC 480
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 626-0400
THOMAS HOUGHLAND MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 626-5589
DR. ANUSHA L GOPALAM MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
420 DELAWARE ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Hennepin County (612) 625-5454

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 Nicholas Zorko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Zorko is 1972990182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2015.

Where is Nicholas Zorko located?

Nicholas Zorko practices at 420 Delaware St SE Mmc 284, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The listed phone number is (612) 626-5031.

What is Nicholas Zorko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Nicholas Zorko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Zorko 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 Nicholas Zorko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Zorko reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: University Of Minnesota Physicians (Minneapolis, MN), Fairview Express Care (Minneapolis, MN), University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc (Minneapolis, MN), Fairview Clinics (Minneapolis, MN), Fairview Health Services (Minneapolis, MN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Nicholas Zorko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Zorko accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Nicholas Zorko 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 Nicholas Zorko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Zorko is affiliated with Fairview Lakes Health Services, M Health Fairview University Of Mn, Fairview Northland Regional Hospital and M Health Fairview St John's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Zorko was last updated on July 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.