NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1235121716 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
358
Medicare Part D claims · 253 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$40.85
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C filed 358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- 358
- Part D claims, 2023
- $40.85
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥57th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1235121716 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1235121716
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 151K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 358
- BOOK-MID 7,614 in Pennsylvania
- PHOTO-ENUM Jose Ruiz · 2005
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
358 ≥ 57th percentile 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Eric Zimmerman, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
358 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235121716 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/19/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Eric Zimmerman, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Orthopedic Assoc OF Lancaster Ltd
Lancaster, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Eric Zimmerman, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$41
Largest payer
Novus Surgical Consultants
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Eric Zimmerman, PA-C. To verify Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
358
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 366
- Total Day Supply
- 3,966
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 46 (12.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 84, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Eric Zimmerman, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
85 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
72 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
53 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 33
Tramadol Hcl
33 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 12
Clindamycin Hcl
12 claims
- Cephalexin 11
Cephalexin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 85 |
| Meloxicam | 72 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 53 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 12 |
| Cephalexin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Eric Zimmerman, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's 358 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Zimmerman, both outside Pennsylvania so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zimmerman.
One of 7,614 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Pennsylvania, 5 are shown here.
Matthew Abad
Lansdowne, PA
Dr. Ariane Abadi
PA-C
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Rama Abbireddy
PA
Bethlehem, PA
Dr. Marianne Abdalah
PA
Sewickley, PA
Dr. Safiyya Abdul-Ghani
PA
Oaks, PA
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Eric Zimmerman, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Eric Zimmerman, PA-C wrote 358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
Where is Eric Zimmerman, PA-C located? ▼
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C is located at 170 N POINTE BLVD, Lancaster, PA, 17601. Phone: (717) 299-4871.
What is Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235121716, issued on 08/19/2005.
Does Eric Zimmerman, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eric Zimmerman, PA-C had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Zimmerman, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Zimmerman, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 358 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Eric Zimmerman, PA-C's NPI is 1235121716 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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