Dr. James J Zimmerman

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James J Zimmerman, MD, is a Vascular Surgery specialist in Palo Alto, California. He attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Vascular Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sequoia Hospital, St Elizabeth Community Hospital. Dr. James J Zimmerman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. James J Zimmerman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 600-1020 to request Dr. James J Zimmerman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302

Phone 1: (415) 600-1020
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James J Zimmerman
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6406869593
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Vascular Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Interventional Radiology

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. James J Zimmerman attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093729121
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 12, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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.
  • EHR - He does 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.
  • MHI - He 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.
  • MOC - He 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. James J Zimmerman

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James J Zimmerman has been primarily specialized in Vascular Surgery for over 49 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Vascular Surgery
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    Vascular Surgery
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Phone: (415) 600-1020
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, April 12, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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