ERNESTO GUSTAVO ZAVALETA MD
NPI 1982692554
Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

Active since October 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908(239) 343-2052(239) 343-5348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, Jan 27, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ernesto Gustavo Zavaleta Md NPPES

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

ERNESTO GUSTAVO ZAVALETA MD (NPI 1982692554) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME79336) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida Lake City Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Clermont.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982692554
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameERNESTO GUSTAVO ZAVALETACredential: MD
Location Address9981 S HEALTHPARK DRFort Myers, FL 33908-3618
Mailing AddressPo Box 783247Winter Garden, FL 34778-3247 · (352) 241-9322 · Fax (352) 241-9107
Fax(239) 343-5348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1982692554 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME79336
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 63012 (TN), ME79336 (FL)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Ernesto G Zavaleta

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11099 Citrus Tower Blvd, South Lake HospitalClermont, FL 34711-1947 · Phone (352) 241-9322 · Fax (352) 241-9107

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid126049000FL

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

Ernesto Gustavo Zavaleta Md 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 ID749215382
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051004000360, I20210128002567
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Ernesto Zavaleta reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
Fort Myers, FL 33908
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,899 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
3501 JOHNSON ST
Hollywood, FL 33021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 413 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
20900 BISCAYNE BLVD
Aventura, FL 33180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 861 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
8383 N DAVIS HWY
Pensacola, FL 32514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 601 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1420 TUSCULUM BLVD
Greeneville, TN 37745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,085 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2835 HIGHWAY 231 N
Shelbyville, TN 37160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
Bristol, TN 37620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
20 HOSPITAL DR
Logan, WV 25601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2900 1ST AVE RM 1025
Huntington, WV 25702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Hospitalist Services LLC
  • 94 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 6

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
442 services188 patients
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.
204 services99 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
117 services115 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
69 services68 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.
26 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Hca Florida Lake City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100156
Location340 NW Commerce DrLake City, FL 32055 · Columbia County
Emergency services

Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100220
Location13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 · Lee County
Emergency services

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440012
LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Greeneville Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greeneville, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440050
Location1420 Tusculum BoulevardGreeneville, TN 37745 · Greene County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Smyth County Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, VA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490038
Location245 Medical Park DriveMarion, VA 24354 · Smyth County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33908 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
77%39 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
6 suppliers38 claims38 services$17.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
8 suppliers44 claims44 services$88.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Hospitalist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Physician Assistant
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Hospitalist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Psychologist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
Hospitalist
9981 S HEALTHPARK DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33908

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 Ernesto Zavaleta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernesto Zavaleta is 1982692554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2005. The provider is also known as Ernesto G Zavaleta.

Where is Ernesto Zavaleta located?

Ernesto Zavaleta practices at 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The listed phone number is (239) 343-2052.

What is Ernesto Zavaleta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ernesto Zavaleta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernesto Zavaleta 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 Ernesto Zavaleta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernesto Zavaleta reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Lee Health System Inc (Fort Myers, FL), Eastside Hospitalists Inc (Hollywood, FL), Hospital Medicine Services Of Fl, LLC (Aventura, FL), Hospital Physician Services Of Florida PA (Pensacola, FL), Tusculum Physician Services PC (Greeneville, TN) and 6 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 Ernesto Zavaleta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ernesto Zavaleta accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Ernesto Zavaleta 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 Ernesto Zavaleta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernesto Zavaleta is affiliated with Hca Florida Lake City Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health, Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Greeneville Community Hospital and Smyth County Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto Zavaleta was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.