Dr Richard S Zimmerman, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Phoenix, AZ

Dr Richard S Zimmerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Mayo Clinic - Arizona and his current practice location is 5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 301-8000.

Dr Richard S Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 18607) 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 1780669937.

Contact Information

Dr Richard S Zimmerman, MD
5777 E Mayo Blvd,
Phoenix, AZ 85054
(480) 301-8000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard S Zimmerman
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience41 Years
Location5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, Arizona
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 Richard S Zimmerman attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780669937
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587576418
  • Enrollment ID: I20091215000670

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard S Zimmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780669937NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 18607 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mayo Clinic - Arizona70128299301395

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMayo Clinic Arizona
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558332494
PECOS PAC ID: 7012829930
Enrollment ID: O20031105000782

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard S Zimmerman, MD
5777 E Mayo Blvd,
Phoenix, AZ 85054-4502

Ph: (480) 301-8000
Dr Richard S Zimmerman, MD
5777 E Mayo Blvd,
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Ph: (480) 301-8000

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