Dr Karen Zimmerman, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Arlington Heights, IL

Dr Karen Zimmerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Northwest Community Health Services Inc and her current practice location is 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 618-5075.

Dr Karen Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036126325) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1457517054.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Zimmerman, MD
800 W Central Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2349
(847) 618-5075
(847) 618-3259



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Zimmerman
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience17 Years
Location800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen Zimmerman attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457517054
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022293166
  • Enrollment ID: I20110504000770

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Zimmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457517054NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 036126325 (Illinois)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 036126325 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington heights, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Community Health Services Inc3375737331275

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Entity NameNorthshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497701882
PECOS PAC ID: 2163334699
Enrollment ID: O20040524000118

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Entity NameNorthwest Community Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134433154
PECOS PAC ID: 3375737331
Enrollment ID: O20101103000837

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Karen Zimmerman, MD
800 W Central Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2349

Ph: (847) 618-5075
Dr Karen Zimmerman, MD
800 W Central Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2349

Ph: (847) 618-5075

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Hospitalist Doctors in Arlington Heights, IL

Dr. Doron Galili, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-227-8987    
Rushabh Shah,
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 877-635-9229    Fax: 847-618-3259
Ahtesham Hyder, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 877-635-9229    Fax: 847-618-3259
Ayham Alagha, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 877-635-9229    Fax: 847-618-3259

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