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Pathology

Matthew A. Zarka, MD

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Matthew A. Zarka, MD is a pathologist at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Matthew A. Zarka had 771 Original Medicare patients and 2,639 services. NPI 1568440741. 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: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 · Directions
  • Phone: (480) 301‑8000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • Medical school: St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Matthew A. Zarka, 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 Matthew A. Zarka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew A. Zarka 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 Matthew A. Zarka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 771 Original Medicare patients and 2,639 services for Matthew A. Zarka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Matthew A. Zarka's NPI number?
1568440741. 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 Matthew A. Zarka, 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 patients771
Services billed to Medicare2,639
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)681 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)385 services
  3. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)234 services
  4. Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)227 services
  5. Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, each additional tissue block (88332)190 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)33%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%

Hospitals where Matthew A. Zarka works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew A. Zarka 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.

  • Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030103

Practice locations

Addresses where Matthew A. Zarka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Matthew A. Zarka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona1,626 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Scottsdale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Arizona

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSt. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568440741
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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