Quick answers
- Does James A. Zalla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Zalla 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 James A. Zalla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,164 Original Medicare patients and 1,945 services for James A. Zalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James A. Zalla's NPI number?
- 1609995091. 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 James A. Zalla, 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 | 1,164 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,945 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,870 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)68 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where James A. Zalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7766 Ewing Blvd, Suite 100Florence, KY 41042
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James A. Zalla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatology Associates of Northern Kentucky PSC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Florence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florence, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatology Associates of Northern Kentucky PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1964 (62 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609995091 |
| 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