Quick answers
- Does Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga 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 Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,363 Original Medicare patients and 3,399 services for Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga's NPI number?
- 1407979529. 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 Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga, 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 | 1,363 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,399 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,280 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)414 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)411 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)231 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)210 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7580 Auburn Rd, Suite 301Painesville, OH 44077 (440) 352‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jorge A. Garcia Zuazaga as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, LLC53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407979529 |
| 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
- 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