Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Ophthalmology

Ronald W. Zamber, MD

Works at hospitals in Fairbanks, AK · Alaska

Summary

Dr. Ronald W. Zamber, MD is an ophthalmologist at 116 Minnie St, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Phone: (907) 456-7760. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ronald W. Zamber had 512 Original Medicare patients and 2,728 services. NPI 1831177187. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 116 Minnie St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 · Directions
  • Phone: (907) 456‑7760
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Eye Clinic of Fairbanks Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ronald W. Zamber, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Ronald W. Zamber accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald W. Zamber 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 Ronald W. Zamber see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 512 Original Medicare patients and 2,728 services for Ronald W. Zamber. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ronald W. Zamber's NPI number?
1831177187. 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 Ronald W. Zamber, 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 patients512
Services billed to Medicare2,728
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)728 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)654 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)528 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)290 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)136 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 pressure68%
  • High cholesterol63%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Chronic kidney disease16%

Hospitals where Ronald W. Zamber works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald W. Zamber 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.

  • Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020012

Practice locations

Addresses where Ronald W. Zamber is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ronald W. Zamber as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Clinic of Fairbanks Inc6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Alaska →

Other ophthalmologists in Fairbanks

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairbanks, AK — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Fairbanks →

Other clinicians in Eye Clinic of Fairbanks Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831177187
CorrectionsReport 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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians