Active NPI 1588641708 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott M Zimmer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Chardon, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Zimmer, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Chardon, OH. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Zimmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13170 RAVENNA ROAD.

Dr. Zimmer is affiliated with University Primary Care Practices Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13170 Ravenna Road
Suite 200

Chardon, OH 440247032

Telephone 8445426363

Fax 4402791582

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Geauga Surgical Associates Inc Facility NPI 1780776278

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Chardon, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +3.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.4 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Chardon, OH (984 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zimmer (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Chardon Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	2,200	57	$0.95	$0.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	387	64	$8.26	$0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	348	242	$72.00	$62.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	122	$72.00	$70.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$104.00	$77.88
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	70	56	$146.57	$55.94
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	68	49	$152.87	$93.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$104.00	$101.64
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	46	30	$89.48	$29.30
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	43	35	$146.33	$47.86
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	43	40	$51.00	$28.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$209.00	$126.83
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	29	26	$460.00	$380.87
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	28	26	$51.00	$50.22
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	27	23	$84.00	$42.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$209.00	$153.33
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	23	15	$913.30	$36.94
26055 Incision of tendon covering	20	16	$662.00	$216.21
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	19	17	$171.95	$101.96
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	14	12	$19.95	$6.34
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	12	$2134.00	$1371.21
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	11	11	$226.00	$223.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	479	316	$203.52	$78.87
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	339	68	$6.20	$1.07
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	190	116	$21.74	$7.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$244.31	$99.85
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	126	90	$521.22	$41.51
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	126	91	$399.48	$89.03
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	126	108	$244.91	$45.58
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	120	78	$465.69	$74.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	44	$200.48	$64.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$358.62	$151.54
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	30	17	$13.00	$4.54
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	29	27	$555.28	$408.86
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	27	22	$500.00	$54.91
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$285.38	$30.09
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	23	18	$320.35	$29.43
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	23	11	$252.04	$54.94
26055 Incision of tendon covering	21	15	$767.00	$191.16
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	18	17	$3978.33	$1425.99
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	17	15	$1119.18	$49.80
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	17	16	$359.18	$82.68
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	17	11	$355.59	$44.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$314.00	$81.54
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	13	13	$356.77	$290.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	573	336	$207.93	$80.63
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	323	67	$6.00	$1.14
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	315	150	$21.00	$6.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	185	$244.84	$102.02
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	155	126	$233.21	$43.42
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	138	89	$614.61	$42.33
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	126	90	$375.79	$87.95
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	124	79	$386.94	$79.92
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	42	37	$354.10	$86.08
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	37	19	$342.19	$58.60
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	36	30	$485.56	$402.13
26055 Incision of tendon covering	35	20	$662.00	$197.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$348.24	$155.06
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$2272.00	$1451.86
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	14	14	$1153.00	$398.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	604	352	$187.31	$78.32
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	404	66	$5.00	$1.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	231	231	$233.72	$102.32
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	228	115	$12.00	$3.19
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	203	163	$197.04	$41.68
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	177	106	$569.08	$38.50
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	166	95	$20.00	$5.66
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	149	103	$341.95	$84.85
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	144	90	$339.99	$76.50
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	86	66	$306.59	$78.73
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	70	35	$293.09	$52.43
26055 Incision of tendon covering	29	21	$630.00	$224.86
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	21	21	$1098.00	$374.55
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	21	21	$458.86	$397.16
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	19	12	$225.00	$43.32
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$2163.00	$1437.38
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$145.00	$100.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	543	304	$193.60	$65.97
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	316	49	$5.00	$1.44
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	225	96	$12.00	$3.48
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	182	136	$208.12	$34.86
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	166	89	$571.92	$36.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	157	$223.76	$94.60
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	140	69	$312.79	$68.58
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	130	81	$20.00	$5.96
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	122	76	$308.01	$77.12
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	71	58	$294.38	$73.02
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	66	34	$265.67	$49.72
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	28	24	$453.64	$397.69
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	22	21	$1098.00	$379.42
26055 Incision of tendon covering	20	14	$630.00	$188.12
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	20	15	$315.25	$47.28
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	18	17	$2163.00	$1489.83
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$145.00	$102.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	611	339	$145.64	$64.09
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	250	39	$5.00	$1.58
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	232	122	$11.97	$3.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	215	215	$191.45	$94.23
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	192	147	$190.49	$43.80
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	143	94	$557.45	$38.15
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	139	75	$20.00	$6.26
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	138	86	$283.50	$65.18
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	124	69	$263.96	$70.46
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	90	65	$347.60	$80.74
20604 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance	86	40	$265.48	$47.37
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	32	29	$451.69	$376.82
26055 Incision of tendon covering	28	19	$667.50	$220.24
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	26	19	$267.08	$38.28
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	19	18	$1098.00	$370.23
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	12	$2163.00	$1458.06
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$261.00	$177.49
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	13	13	$1081.00	$335.40
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	13	13	$1206.00	$791.52
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	13	12	$1254.00	$424.75
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$924.00	$145.84
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	12	12	$931.00	$271.73
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$1586.00	$1052.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,066	161	$9.08	$1.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	573	322	$178.60	$69.85
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	276	144	$6.00	$4.33
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	264	200	$70.02	$27.57
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	213	96	$17.80	$6.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	213	213	$266.46	$103.47
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	153	97	$124.43	$42.80
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	143	96	$135.93	$44.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	126	81	$153.37	$53.83
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	104	28	$93.02	$32.79
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	64	42	$115.66	$36.15
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	63	59	$211.37	$81.69
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	46	16	$70.17	$21.52
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	45	41	$1114.93	$376.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$265.95	$101.81
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	23	18	$152.52	$58.69
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$453.80	$175.97
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	19	19	$84.00	$32.87
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$2658.33	$1040.22
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$83.22	$32.78
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	16	16	$1695.88	$228.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$216.00	$72.34
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$76.00	$29.83
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$1555.27	$139.36
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	15	15	$1898.47	$365.52
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$80.00	$31.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	980	177	$6.00	$1.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	401	278	$195.72	$69.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	176	$295.27	$102.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	131	98	$189.39	$57.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	109	75	$10.00	$5.41
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	96	71	$167.84	$41.22
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	87	71	$266.55	$84.38
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	74	55	$142.78	$42.81
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	54	46	$19.00	$9.97
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	54	18	$72.00	$22.44
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	52	52	$216.00	$70.14
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	48	33	$93.00	$33.72
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	45	23	$84.00	$30.09
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	40	35	$860.23	$398.32
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	37	16	$77.92	$26.69
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	26	16	$164.65	$48.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$312.00	$102.86
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	23	17	$18.00	$5.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$211.00	$49.73
26055 Incision of tendon covering	22	16	$665.59	$209.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$125.00	$41.38
25310 Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist	15	12	$1263.07	$309.13
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	13	12	$1698.85	$789.35
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	12	12	$2158.25	$394.95
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$516.82	$175.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-23

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OH 35.077097

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License OH 35.077097

An orthopaedic surgeon trained 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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

2378832 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P01827105 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

7239607 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare

H544772 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem

000001074864 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Primary Care Practices Inc

13170 Ravenna Rd, Chardon, OH 440247022

Phone: 2163830100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Michelle Bailey , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1578003802

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2025

Registered at 7590 AUBURN RD STE 14, CONCORD TWP, OH 440779176 (Tel: 4403541899)

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2021

Registered at 13170 RAVENNA ROAD, SUITE 200, CHARDON, OH 440247032 (Tel: 8445426363)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2021

Registered at 7590 AUBURN ROAD, SUITE 014, ATTN: MED STAFF, CONCORD TWP, OH 440779176 (Tel: 4403541899)

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NPI Profile Active October 19, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 19, 2017

Registered at 3755 ORANGE PL STE 101, BEACHWOOD, OH 441224455 (Tel: 8445426363)

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Updated Practice Location October 19, 2017

Registered at 13207 RAVENNA RD, CHARDON, OH 440247032 (Tel: 4402855004)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 19, 2017

Recorded as SCOTT ZIMMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 19, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35.077097 in OH)

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NPI Profile Active December 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2013

Registered at 13207 RAVENNA RD, CHARDON, OH 440247032 (Tel: 4402855004)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2013

Registered at 24701 EUCLID AVE, THIRD FLOOR BILLING SERVICES, EUCLID, OH 441171714 (Tel: 4402855504)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2013

Recorded as SCOTT ZIMMER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35.077097 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588641708

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 29, 2005

Last Update: September 23, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7590 Auburn Rd Ste 14

Concord Twp, OH 440779176

Phone: 4403541899

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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