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Emergency Medicine

Karl J. Nimtz, MD

Works at hospitals in Antioch, CA · Walnut Creek, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Karl J. Nimtz, MD is an emergency medicine doctor at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Phone: (925) 295-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1417535600. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl J. Nimtz, 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 Karl J. Nimtz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl J. Nimtz 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.
What is Karl J. Nimtz's NPI number?
1417535600. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Karl J. Nimtz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl J. Nimtz 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 Karl J. Nimtz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl J. Nimtz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Walnut Creek

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2021 (5 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417535600
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians