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Active NPI 1063048098 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Leslie Zimmer , MD

Ophthalmology • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Zimmer, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Zimmer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST # MS 01161B.

Dr. Zimmer is affiliated with Ennen Eye Center, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St # Ms 01161b

Temple, TX 765080001

Telephone 2547242364
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Temple, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -12.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Zimmer (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
116 116 $138.00 $112.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
113 113 $176.00 $133.57
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
71 56 $150.00 $38.59
92134 Imaging of retina
65 62 $80.00 $35.27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
36 19 $2156.00 $471.48
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
28 19 $693.00 $249.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
28 27 $80.00 $31.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
22 19 $99.00 $79.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
16 15 $125.00 $55.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
15 14 $57.00 $50.43
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
11 11 $105.00 $75.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-09
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX BP20076834

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ennen Eye Center, P.a.

3312 S 70th St, Fort Smith, AR 729035052

Phone: 4794527800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Chukwuebuka Ufomadu , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013855485

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Holly Novak , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1043159775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Angelo Wong

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1053168815

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2021

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 4173153209)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2021

Recorded as JOSEPH ZIMMER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #BP20076834 in TX)

NPI Profile Active March 21, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 21, 2020

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST # MS 01161B, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 21, 2020

Registered at 5944 E FARM ROAD 186, ROGERSVILLE, MO 657426433 (Tel: 4173153209)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 21, 2020

Recorded as JOSEPH ZIMMER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 21, 2020

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063048098
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 21, 2020
Last Update: July 09, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 4173153209

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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