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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Ernesto Zavaleta's specialty?

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

Q: 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 8 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.

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: August 16, 2026.

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

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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 is a graduate of Other (1994).

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

Phone(239) 343-2052

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

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Ernesto G Zavaleta

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid126049000FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Wellpoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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

Quality

78.46

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

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