Dr Edward Matthew Zimm, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Erie, PA

Dr Edward Matthew Zimm, DO is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Erie, Pennsylvania. He went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Edward M. Zimm, P.c. and his current practice location is 300 State St, Suite 200, Erie, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 453-4575.

Dr Edward Matthew Zimm is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS014072) 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 1609801604.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Matthew Zimm, DO
300 State St, Suite 200,
Erie, PA 16507-1427
(814) 453-4575
(814) 459-3885

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Matthew Zimm
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location300 State St, Erie, 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:
  • Dr Edward Matthew Zimm attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609801604
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709892045
  • Enrollment ID: I20070725000089

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Matthew Zimm such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609801604NPI-NPPES
4842782MedicaidMI
1852511335OtherMIBLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology OS014072 (Pennsylvania)Primary
174400000XSpecialist 5101015865 (Michigan)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Edward M. Zimm, P.c.32746087572

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 Edward Matthew Zimm allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEdward M. Zimm, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306008545
PECOS PAC ID: 3274608757
Enrollment ID: O20080818000670

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 Edward Matthew Zimm 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 Edward Matthew Zimm, DO
300 State St Ste 200,
Erie, PA 16507-1429

Ph: (814) 453-4575
Dr Edward Matthew Zimm, DO
300 State St, Suite 200,
Erie, PA 16507-1427

Ph: (814) 453-4575

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