2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1457380438 M.D.
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JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.

Surgery Physician in PALMER, Alaska. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
14
Medicare Part D claims · Surgery Physician avg: 169
What the federal data reveals: JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PALMER, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14 claims .

What stands out: JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALMER, Alaska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2006

NPI 1457380438

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Surgery Physician share within Alaska

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Alaska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 ZWIACHER, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in PALMER, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457380438. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2490 S WOODWORTH LOOP, PALMER, AK, 99645, with a listed phone of (907) 357-1917. NPI 1457380438 was issued on 07/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZWIACHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2490 S WOODWORTH LOOP
PALMER, AK 99645

Provider Details

NPI 1457380438
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

14
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
1,206

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.48

Surgery Physician Overview

How JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.'s 14 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Alaska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZWIACHER.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in PALMER, Alaska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. located?
JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. is located at 2490 S WOODWORTH LOOP, PALMER, AK, 99645. Phone: (907) 357-1917.
What is JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457380438, issued on 07/01/2006.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN ZWIACHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1457380438 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

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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