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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1740221225 M.D.
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Medical Oncology Physician in Palmer, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology Physician, 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
533
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Zimmermann, M.D. filed 533 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Palmer, Alaska, prescribing 79% generic.
- 533
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
John Zimmermann, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
533 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Zimmermann, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Zimmermann, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
533 23% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska 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 Medical Oncology Physician. 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).
John Zimmermann, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2490 S WOODWORTH LOOP, Palmer, AK, 99645, with a listed phone of (907) 746-7771. NPI 1740221225 was issued on 06/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 533 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740221225 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Zimmermann, M.D. 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.
Rocky Mountain Oncology Center LLC
Lander, WY
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 John Zimmermann, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.6K
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
John Zimmermann, M.D. - brand share 21.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 533 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
533
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 620
- Total Day Supply
- 15,573
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 62 (11.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.15
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Zimmermann, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
40 claims
- Xtandi
Xtandi
39 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
28 claims
- Tamoxifen Citrate
Tamoxifen Citrate
24 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
20 claims
- Lenvima
Lenvima
20 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
20 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 40 |
| Xtandi Enzalutamide | 39 |
| Dexamethasone | 28 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 20 |
| Lenvima Lenvatinib Mesylate | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 17 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How John Zimmermann, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
John Zimmermann, M.D.'s 533 claims are below the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zimmermann.
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alaska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Zimmermann, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Zimmermann, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Palmer, Alaska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Zimmermann, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Zimmermann, M.D. wrote 533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is John Zimmermann, M.D. located? ▼
John Zimmermann, M.D. is located at 2490 S WOODWORTH LOOP, Palmer, AK, 99645. Phone: (907) 746-7771.
What is John Zimmermann, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Zimmermann, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740221225, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does John Zimmermann, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Zimmermann, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does John Zimmermann, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Zimmermann, M.D. had 62 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Zimmermann, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Zimmermann, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Xtandi, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Zimmermann, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Zimmermann, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 533 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Zimmermann, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Zimmermann, M.D.'s NPI is 1740221225 with credentials M.D.. 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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