Quick answers
- Does Zachary Hector Word accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary Hector Word 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 Zachary Hector Word see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 713 services for Zachary Hector Word. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary Hector Word's NPI number?
- 1316064041. 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 Zachary Hector Word, 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 | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 713 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| 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)417 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)44 services
- 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)40 services
- Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99426)22 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol70%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)46%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Zachary Hector Word works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary Hector Word 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.
- Kalkaska Memorial Health CenterKalkaska, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231301
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230081
- Munson Healthcare Grayling HospitalGrayling, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230058
- Munson Medical CenterTraverse City, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230097
- Paul Oliver Memorial HospitalFrankfort, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231300
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary Hector Word is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 217 S Madison StTraverse City, MI 49684 (231) 392‑8400
- 400 Hobart StCadillac, MI 49601 (231) 876‑7476
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary Hector Word as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Munson Medical Center384 clinicians in the group
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac103 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Munson Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316064041 |
| 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