Quick answers
- Does Richard H. Zimlich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Zimlich accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard H. Zimlich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 823 Original Medicare patients and 18,481 services for Richard H. Zimlich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard H. Zimlich's NPI number?
- 1083644355. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard H. Zimlich, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 823 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,481 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)12,761 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)2,280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,003 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)456 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)389 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Richard H. Zimlich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard H. Zimlich at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Colleton Medical CenterWalterboro, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420030
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard H. Zimlich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1951 Clements Ferry Rd, Suite 100Charleston, SC 29492 (843) 797‑5050
- 2880 Tricom StNorth Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 797‑5050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard H. Zimlich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arcis Healthcare LLC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arcis Healthcare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083644355 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians