Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Hershey, PA

Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and his current practice location is 30 Hope Dr, Ec110, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 531-0895.

Joseph Christopher Zacko is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD440175) 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 1316156144.

Contact Information

Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD
30 Hope Dr, Ec110,
Hershey, PA 17033-2036
(717) 531-0895
(717) 531-3858



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Christopher Zacko
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience23 Years
Location30 Hope Dr, Hershey, 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:
  • Joseph Christopher Zacko graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316156144
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/30/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759575533
  • Enrollment ID: I20101105000462

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Christopher Zacko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316156144NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery MD440175 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group38704054831400

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Entity NameThe Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710951744
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405483
Enrollment ID: O20040225000741

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD
30 Hope Dr, Ec110,
Hershey, PA 17033-2036

Ph: (717) 531-0895
Joseph Christopher Zacko, MD
30 Hope Dr, Ec110,
Hershey, PA 17033-2036

Ph: (717) 531-0895

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