2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1386149888 MD
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JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
264
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD filed 264 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in SEATTLE, Washington, prescribing 75% generic.

264
Part D claims, 2023
75%
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.

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

264 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD 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 JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2018

NPI 1386149888

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

264 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Washington

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology 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).

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386149888. 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.

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1536 N 115TH ST STE 200, SEATTLE, WA, 98133, with a listed phone of (206) 363-1004. NPI 1386149888 was issued on 03/27/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZIMMER 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 264 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $63K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

1536 N 115TH ST STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98133

Provider Details

NPI 1386149888
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD 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.

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
SEATTLE, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD. To verify JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 264 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.

264
Total Claims
$63K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
509
Total Day Supply
15,084
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
31
Eliquis
Apixaban
24
Atorvastatin Calcium
23
Spironolactone
22
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
20
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
19
Losartan Potassium
16
Pravastatin Sodium
16
Carvedilol
15
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's 264 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's specialty?
JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD wrote 264 Medicare Part D claims totaling $63K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD located?
JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD is located at 1536 N 115TH ST STE 200, SEATTLE, WA, 98133. Phone: (206) 363-1004.
What is JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's NPI number?
JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386149888, issued on 03/27/2018.
Does JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD accept Medicare?
JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 264 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's credentials?
JOSHUA ZIMMER, MD's NPI is 1386149888 with credentials MD. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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