Quick answers
- Does Zachary J. Palumbo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary J. Palumbo 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 Zachary J. Palumbo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 1,243 services for Zachary J. Palumbo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary J. Palumbo's NPI number?
- 1710596580. 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 Zachary J. Palumbo, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,243 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)282 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)142 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)117 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)106 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)102 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes28%
- COPD22%
Hospitals where Zachary J. Palumbo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary J. Palumbo 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.
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, IncPittsburg, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170006
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary J. Palumbo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Mt Carmel Way, Jplmc Ortho Pittsburg Mt CarmelPittsburg, KS 66762 (877) 783‑4441
- 1 Mt Carmel Way, Mercy Clinic PittsburgPittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 235‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary J. Palumbo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC295 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Clinic Pittsburg LLC44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Pittsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburg, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710596580 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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