Quick answers
- Does Catherine R. Zimel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine R. Zimel 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 Catherine R. Zimel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 359 Original Medicare patients and 730 services for Catherine R. Zimel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Catherine R. Zimel's NPI number?
- 1215607841. 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 Catherine R. Zimel, 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 | 359 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 730 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)72 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)72 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)64 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)53 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%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression35%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Catherine R. Zimel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Catherine R. Zimel 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.
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341327
- Novant Health Brunswick Medical CenterSupply, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340158
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
- Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340042
Practice locations
Addresses where Catherine R. Zimel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 215 Station St, AJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 763‑3333
- 2208 S 17th St, Suite 201Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 763‑3333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catherine R. Zimel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Atlantic Brain and Spine, P.A.22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Atlantic Brain and Spine, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215607841 |
| 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