Dr. Shanta M Zimmer
Infectious Disease in Decatur, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Shanta M Zimmer, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Decatur, Georgia. She attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. She is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Shanta M Zimmer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (404) 321-6111 to request Dr. Shanta M Zimmer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Shanta M Zimmer |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
7012989189 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Shanta M Zimmer attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1982637542
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, July 8, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Shanta M Zimmer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Shanta M Zimmer has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 27 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| 046289 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Aurora, Colorado | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
1670 Clairmont Rd
Atlanta Vamc
Decatur, GA 30033-4004
Phone: (404) 321-6111
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Shanta M Zimmer [NPI: 1982637542]Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine