Dr Jeffrey L Zimm, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Naples, FL

Dr Jeffrey L Zimm, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Naples, Florida. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Jeffrey L Zimm Md Pa and his current practice location is 1435 Immokalee Rd, Naples, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 592-5511.

Dr Jeffrey L Zimm is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME0057862) 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 1437187937.

Contact Information

Dr Jeffrey L Zimm, MD
1435 Immokalee Rd,
Naples, FL 34110-1401
(239) 592-5511
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jeffrey L Zimm
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location1435 Immokalee Rd, Naples, Florida
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 Jeffrey L Zimm attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437187937
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527006675
  • Enrollment ID: I20100311000024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jeffrey L Zimm such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437187937NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME0057862 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jeffrey L Zimm Md Pa77199258586

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameJeffrey L Zimm Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518145283
PECOS PAC ID: 7719925858
Enrollment ID: O20050420000359

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Entity NameG B Fisher Iii Do Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124253398
PECOS PAC ID: 0244382943
Enrollment ID: O20090709000764

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jeffrey L Zimm, MD
1435 Immokalee Rd,
Naples, FL 34110-1401

Ph: (239) 592-5511
Dr Jeffrey L Zimm, MD
1435 Immokalee Rd,
Naples, FL 34110-1401

Ph: (239) 592-5511

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Naples, FL

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Dr. James Sheridan Kelley, MD
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Dr. Howard Lee Freedman, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 239-566-7425    Fax: 239-593-3430
Julia A Carter, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Neapolitan Way, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: 239-261-8383    Fax: 239-261-8443
Dr. Lynn Kepple Byerly, M.D.
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Dr. George Briton Fisher Iii, D.O.
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Dr. Jon R Berlie, M.D.
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