Quick answers
- Does Nikola Zivaljevic accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nikola Zivaljevic may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nikola Zivaljevic see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 462 services for Nikola Zivaljevic. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikola Zivaljevic's NPI number?
- 1467698332. 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 Nikola Zivaljevic, 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 462 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)81 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)80 services
- Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint (29125)30 services
- Application of nonmoveable finger splint (29130)21 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Depression24%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Nikola Zivaljevic works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikola Zivaljevic 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.
- Medical Center of McKinneyMcKinney, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450403
- Medical City PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450651
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikola Zivaljevic is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8220 Walnut Hill Ln, Bldg 2 Suite 514Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 823‑5351
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikola Zivaljevic as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lankford Hand Surgery Association3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lankford Hand Surgery Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467698332 |
| 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