Quick answers
- Does Kathryn O. Zimmerman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn O. Zimmerman 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 Kathryn O. Zimmerman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 334 Original Medicare patients and 1,799 services for Kathryn O. Zimmerman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathryn O. Zimmerman's NPI number?
- 1659884385. 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 Kathryn O. Zimmerman, 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 | 334 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,799 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)651 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)336 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)155 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)144 services
- Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles (20553)42 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathryn O. Zimmerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1747 Imperial BlvdLake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 721‑7236
- 1747 Imperial Blvd, Suite BLake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 721‑7236
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathryn O. Zimmerman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Center for Orthopaedics and Spine LLC33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Center for Orthopaedics and Spine LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659884385 |
| 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