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Gastroenterology

Howard M. Zimmerman, MD

Works at hospitals in Manhasset, NY · New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Howard M. Zimmerman, MD is a gastroenterologist at 10201 66th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Phone: (718) 830-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Howard M. Zimmerman had 247 Original Medicare patients and 558 services. NPI 1144339367. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 10201 66th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · Directions (7 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 830‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: North Shore University Hospital, NYU Langone Hospitals
  • Group practice: North Shore-Lij Medical PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard M. Zimmerman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Howard M. Zimmerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard M. Zimmerman 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 Howard M. Zimmerman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 247 Original Medicare patients and 558 services for Howard M. Zimmerman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Howard M. Zimmerman's NPI number?
1144339367. 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 Howard M. Zimmerman, 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 patients247
Services billed to Medicare558
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)216 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)102 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)86 services
  4. Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)34 services
  5. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)32 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%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Howard M. Zimmerman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard M. Zimmerman 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.

  • North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
  • NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330214

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard M. Zimmerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard M. Zimmerman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
  • New York University6,134 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in New York →

Other gastroenterologists in Forest Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Forest Hills →

Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144339367
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians