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Orthopedic Surgery

Neal B. Zimmerman, MD

Works at hospitals in Baltimore, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Neal B. Zimmerman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1400 Front Ave, Suite 100, Lutherville, MD 21093. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Neal B. Zimmerman had 659 Original Medicare patients and 3,600 services. NPI 1447280805. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1400 Front Ave, Suite 100, Lutherville, MD 21093 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists, P.A.
  • Medical school: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Neal B. Zimmerman, 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 Neal B. Zimmerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal B. Zimmerman 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 Neal B. Zimmerman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 659 Original Medicare patients and 3,600 services for Neal B. Zimmerman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Neal B. Zimmerman's NPI number?
1447280805. 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 Neal B. Zimmerman, 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 patients659
Services billed to Medicare3,600
Different services or procedures55
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)924 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)457 services
  3. Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)272 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)267 services
  5. X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views (73140)121 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%
  • Arthritis66%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Osteoporosis20%

Hospitals where Neal B. Zimmerman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal B. Zimmerman 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 Neal B. Zimmerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1400 Front Ave, Suite 100Lutherville, MD 21093

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Neal B. Zimmerman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists, P.A.10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Lutherville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lutherville, MD — not a recommendation.

All orthopedic surgeons in Lutherville →

Other clinicians in Greater Chesapeake Hand Specialists, P.A.

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 year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447280805
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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