Christian G Zimmerman, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Boise, ID

Christian G Zimmerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 6140 Curtisian Ave, Suite 400, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 367-3500.

Christian G Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M6164) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407874068.

Contact Information

Christian G Zimmerman, MD
6140 Curtisian Ave, Suite 400,
Boise, ID 83704-8880
(208) 367-3500
(208) 367-2968



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristian G Zimmerman
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience40 Years
Location6140 Curtisian Ave, Boise, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christian G Zimmerman attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407874068
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345139176
  • Enrollment ID: I20080905000598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christian G Zimmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407874068NPI-NPPES
002733000MedicaidID
8J711OtherIDBC OF IDAHO GROUP
057633OtherOROMAP
185367100OtherUS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
58097OtherWAWA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
807730000MedicaidID
0182710OtherWAWA DOL
72488OtherIDBLUE CROSS OF IDAHO
000010004671OtherIDREGENCE BLUESHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery M6164 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthIsland city, ORHome health agency
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc3476462359509

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christian G Zimmerman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSaint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649357716
PECOS PAC ID: 3476462359
Enrollment ID: O20040204001036

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christian G Zimmerman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christian G Zimmerman, MD
6140 Curtisian Ave, Suite 400,
Boise, ID 83704-8880

Ph: (208) 367-3500
Christian G Zimmerman, MD
6140 Curtisian Ave, Suite 400,
Boise, ID 83704-8880

Ph: (208) 367-3500

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Phone: 208-381-5500    Fax: 208-381-2555
Bruce J Andersen, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1072 N Liberty St, Suite 303, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-367-4035    Fax: 208-367-7111
Roy Tyler Frizzell, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 222 N 2nd St, Ste 307, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-344-1000    Fax: 208-344-1331
Michael V Hajjar, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6140 W Curtisian Ave Ste 400, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-327-5600    Fax: 208-327-5602
Michael L Henbest, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6140 Curtisian Ave, Suite 400, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-367-3500    Fax: 208-367-2968
Dr. Donald John Blaskiewicz, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phillip Clayton Berryhill, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1075 N. Curtis Rd, Suite 201, Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208-367-4000    Fax: 208-367-4052

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