Quick answers
- Does Joseph R. Zuback accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. Zuback 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 Joseph R. Zuback see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 542 Original Medicare patients and 942 services for Joseph R. Zuback. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph R. Zuback's NPI number?
- 1447287354. 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 Joseph R. Zuback, 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 | 542 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 942 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)310 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)122 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)40 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)32 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)30 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes57%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- COPD43%
Hospitals where Joseph R. Zuback works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph R. Zuback 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.
- CarePoint Health - Bayonne Medical CenterBayonne, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310025
- CarePoint Health-Hoboken University Medical CenterHoboken, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 310040
- Cayuga Medical Center at IthacaIthaca, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330307
- Elmhurst Hospital CenterElmhurst, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330128
- Schuyler HospitalMontour Falls, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331313
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph R. Zuback is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 Dates DrIthaca, NY 14850 (607) 274‑4296
- 16 Brentwood DrIthaca, NY 14850 (607) 277‑2179
- 220 Steuben StMontour Falls, NY 14865 (607) 210‑1968
- 308 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030 (201) 418‑1000
- 310 Taughannock Blvd, Suite 4Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 269‑0100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Zuback as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai316 clinicians in the group
- Cayuga Medical Associates PC282 clinicians in the group
- Garden State Healthcare Associates LLC170 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Ithaca
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ithaca, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447287354 |
| 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