Quick answers
- Does Zachary W. Dalton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary W. Dalton 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 Zachary W. Dalton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Zachary W. Dalton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary W. Dalton's NPI number?
- 1497017693. 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 Zachary W. Dalton, 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 | 220 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 287 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)133 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)61 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)55 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)17 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis51%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Diabetes36%
- Heart failure33%
Hospitals where Zachary W. Dalton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary W. Dalton 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.
- Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261338
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
- Nevada Regional Medical CenterNevada, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260061
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary W. Dalton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Mercy Way, Mercy Clinic Emergency MedicineJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 556‑2300
- 800 S Ash StNevada, MO 64772 (417) 667‑3355
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary W. Dalton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Green Country Emergency Physicians Group of Tulsa, PLLC113 clinicians in the group
- Nevada City Hospital85 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other emergency medicine doctors in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Green Country Emergency Physicians Group of Tulsa, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497017693 |
| 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