Quick answers
- Does Jose C. Zarzuela accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose C. Zarzuela 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 Jose C. Zarzuela see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 397 Original Medicare patients and 3,748 services for Jose C. Zarzuela. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose C. Zarzuela's NPI number?
- 1699898965. 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 Jose C. Zarzuela, 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 | 397 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,748 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| 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)442 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)369 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)301 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)262 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)229 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose C. Zarzuela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1509 Ritchie HwyArnold, MD 21012 (410) 757‑7600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose C. Zarzuela as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Maryland Primary Care Physicians, LLC99 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
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Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699898965 |
| 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