Dr Philip Scott Zimmerman, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Dubuque, IA

Dr Philip Scott Zimmerman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Dubuque, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice The Finley Hospital and his current practice location is 350 N Grandview Ave, Dubuque, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (563) 582-1881.

Dr Philip Scott Zimmerman is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 21652) 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 1730165358.

Contact Information

Dr Philip Scott Zimmerman, MD
350 N Grandview Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6388
(563) 582-1881
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Philip Scott Zimmerman
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience46 Years
Location350 N Grandview Ave, Dubuque, Iowa
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 Philip Scott Zimmerman attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730165358
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012811557
  • Enrollment ID: I20031125000643

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Philip Scott Zimmerman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730165358NPI-NPPES
1087536MedicaidIA
1730165358MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 21652 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Finley HospitalDubuque, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Finley Hospital509262294424

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 Philip Scott Zimmerman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Finley Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073560462
PECOS PAC ID: 5092622944
Enrollment ID: O20040122001079

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 Philip Scott 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 Philip Scott Zimmerman, MD
350 N Grandview Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6388

Ph: (563) 582-1881
Dr Philip Scott Zimmerman, MD
350 N Grandview Ave,
Dubuque, IA 52001-6388

Ph: (563) 582-1881

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