Dr George William Zimmerman, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Harrisonburg, VA

Dr George William Zimmerman, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice St Francis Physician Practices Llc and his current practice location is 2509 Pleasant Run Dr, Harrisonburg, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 689-5500.

Dr George William Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0102205078) 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 1750362927.

Contact Information

Dr George William Zimmerman, DO
2509 Pleasant Run Dr,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-8720
(540) 689-5500
(757) 431-7116



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George William Zimmerman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience37 Years
Location2509 Pleasant Run Dr, Harrisonburg, Virginia
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:
  • Dr George William Zimmerman attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750362927
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830191444
  • Enrollment ID: I20070212000311

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George William Zimmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750362927NPI-NPPES
1750362927MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 048956 (Georgia)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 0102205078 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health Of MaconMacon, GAHome health agency
St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Francis Physician Practices Llc872938103381

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Entity NameSt Francis Physician Practices Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326749417
PECOS PAC ID: 8729381033
Enrollment ID: O20160120002073

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr George William Zimmerman, DO
Po Box 1430,
Harrisonburg, VA 22803-1430

Ph: (540) 689-5500
Dr George William Zimmerman, DO
2509 Pleasant Run Dr,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-8720

Ph: (540) 689-5500

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4165 Quarles Ct, Harrisonburg, VA 28801
Phone: 540-434-1664    Fax: 540-437-0052
James R Schwartz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4165 Quarles Court, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-434-1664    Fax: 540-437-0052
Douglas H Hendren, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Hess Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Plc, 4165 Quarles Court, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-434-1664    Fax: 540-437-0052
Dr. Frederick Louvane Fox, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1041 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-433-2830    Fax: 540-433-2932
George Edward Chappell Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4165 Quarles Court, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Dr. Jonathan Kay Malone, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: James Madison University Health Ctr, Msc 7901, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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