Eric L Zager, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Philadelphia, PA

Eric L Zager, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Stanford University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Penn - Medical Group and his current practice location is 3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 662-3487.

Eric L Zager is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD044278E) 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 1124061239.

Contact Information

Eric L Zager, MD
3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein Bldg,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-3487
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameEric L Zager
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience42 Years
Location3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Eric L Zager attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124061239
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507874237
  • Enrollment ID: I20060322000506

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric L Zager such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124061239NPI-NPPES
0011897310001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD044278E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Of Univ Of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Penn - Medical Group62047309553031

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Entity NameUniversity Of Penn - Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235527342
PECOS PAC ID: 6204730955
Enrollment ID: O20141111000091

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Eric L Zager, MD
3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein Bldg,
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206

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Eric L Zager, MD
3400 Spruce St, 3 Silverstein Bldg,
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ph: (215) 662-3487

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