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Internal Medicine

Karen Zimmerman, MD

Works at hospitals in Arlington Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Karen Zimmerman, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (847) 618-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen Zimmerman had 425 Original Medicare patients and 1,318 services. NPI 1457517054. 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: Internal medicine doctor (Medicare lists Internal Medicine)
  • Address: 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (847) 618‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Northwest Community Hospital 1
  • Group practice: Endeavor Health Medical Group
  • Medical school: Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen 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 Karen Zimmerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen 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 Karen Zimmerman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 425 Original Medicare patients and 1,318 services for Karen Zimmerman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen Zimmerman's NPI number?
1457517054. 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 Karen 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 patients425
Services billed to Medicare1,318
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)566 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)350 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)117 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)108 services
  5. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)106 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%
  • Arthritis69%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%
  • Heart failure40%

Hospitals where Karen Zimmerman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen 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.

  • Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen Zimmerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Evanston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Evanston, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Endeavor Health Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457517054
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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