Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Bridgeport, CT

Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Specialty Group Pc and his current practice location is 267 Grant St, Schine 8, Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 384-4500.

Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 035901) 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 1265458152.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman, MD
267 Grant St, Schine 8,
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2805
(203) 384-4500
(203) 384-3812

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Alan Zimmerman
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience34 Years
Location267 Grant St, Bridgeport, Connecticut
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 Gary Alan Zimmerman attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265458152
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466647607
  • Enrollment ID: I20101112000706

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265458152NPI-NPPES
001359018MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 035901 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport, CTHospital
Griffin HospitalDerby, CTHospital
St. Vincent's Medical CenterBridgeport, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Pc882003789855

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Specialty Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558313767
PECOS PAC ID: 8820037898
Enrollment ID: O20050428000802

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman, MD
Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists, P.c., 267 Grant Street, Schine 8,
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2805

Ph: (203) 384-4500
Dr Gary Alan Zimmerman, MD
267 Grant St, Schine 8,
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2805

Ph: (203) 384-4500

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