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Active NPI 1023513967 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rakel Marie Zarb , MD

Plastic Surgery • Gainesville, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rakel Zarb, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Gainesville, FL. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2018, Dr. Zarb delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 SW ARCHER RD.

Dr. Zarb is affiliated with Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 Sw Archer Rd

Gainesville, FL 326103548

Telephone 3522658402
Fax 3526274173
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Faculty Associates, Inc Facility NPI 1659322014

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Gainesville, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -15.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.8 Yrs
State Avg: 29.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Gainesville, FL (537 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zarb (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Gainesville Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-24
Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License FL ME176426

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2082S0105X

State License FL ME176426

A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

2000 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Phone: 3522658250

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

3450 Sw Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 326074144

Phone: 3522658240

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

4037 Nw 86th Ter, Gainesville, FL 326069277

Phone: 3522657777

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 326074144

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

2001 Sw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 326081532

Phone: 3522658990

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

Uf Health Test Site Pop Up 1600 Sw Ar, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Phone: 3523921161

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

3480 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 326074144

Phone: 3523387100

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

4037 Nw 86th Terr Floor, Gainesville, FL 326069277

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

4037 Nw 86th Terr 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 326069277

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

2001 Sw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 326081532

Phone: 3522658982

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

1600 Sw Archer Rd Rm, Gainesville, FL 326103003

Phone: 3522650535

Secondary Practice Locations

4037 Nw 86th Ter

Gainesville, FL 326069281

Phone: 3522658402

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Andrew Gleissner , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013776764

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Latoya Adams , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1043903578

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Mary Slaughter , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1063050292

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jonathan Chappell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063271930

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Victor Tan

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073210704
Dr. Nicole Welton , APRN, DNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1124723531

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Doctor of Nursing Practice

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2025

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103548 (Tel: 3522658402)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 100138, GAINESVILLE, FL 326100138 (Tel: 3522658402)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2025

Recorded as RAKEL ZARB, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2025

Plastic Surgery (License #ME176426 in FL)

NPI Profile Active March 23, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 23, 2018

Registered at 8701 W WATERTOWN PLANK RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 532263548 (Tel: 4149551833)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2018

Registered at 8701 W WATERTOWN PLANK RD, MILWAUKEE, WI 532263548 (Tel: 4149551833)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2018

Recorded as RAKEL ZARB

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 23, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023513967
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 23, 2018
Last Update: August 24, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 100138

Gainesville, FL 326100138

Phone: 3522658402

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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