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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Edward J. Zajac, MD

Works at hospitals in Storm Lake, IA · Ida Grove, IA · Sac City, IA … · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Edward J. Zajac, MD is a cardiologist at 2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104. Phone: (712) 279-3500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Edward J. Zajac had 114 Original Medicare patients and 264 services. NPI 1265406060. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Edward J. Zajac, 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 Edward J. Zajac accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward J. Zajac 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 Edward J. Zajac see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 264 services for Edward J. Zajac. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Edward J. Zajac's NPI number?
1265406060. 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 Edward J. Zajac, 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 patients114
Services billed to Medicare264
Different services or procedures56
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)45 services
  2. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)28 services
  3. Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist (93458)22 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)18 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease59%
  • Heart failure46%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Atrial fibrillation45%

Hospitals where Edward J. Zajac works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward J. Zajac 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Edward J. Zajac is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward J. Zajac as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation160 clinicians in the group
  • Ida County Iowa Community Hospital12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Sioux City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux City, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265406060
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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