Quick answers
- Does Lee J. Zarella accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lee J. Zarella 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 Lee J. Zarella see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 394 Original Medicare patients and 837 services for Lee J. Zarella. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lee J. Zarella's NPI number?
- 1588612808. 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 Lee J. Zarella, 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 | 394 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 837 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)374 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)333 services
- Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report (92588)58 services
- Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older) (92604)28 services
- Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour (92626)19 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lee J. Zarella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11511 Canterwood BlvdGig Harbor, WA 98332
- 11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 100Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (253) 627‑1244
- 1608 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
- 1617 S J StTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 426‑6306
- 1812 S J St, Suite 120Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 428‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lee J. Zarella as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Gig Harbor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gig Harbor, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588612808 |
| 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
- 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