Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Zitar, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Scottsdale, AZ

  • NPI 1518968361
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 852595452
(480) 301-8000
Additional location
3655 W Anthem Way, Suite A109 Pmb 313
Anthem, AZ 85086
(623) 505-9880
Mailing address
3655 W Anthem Way, Suite A109 Pmb 313
Anthem, AZ 85086

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2020
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #26091
Medicaid
AZ #440694

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518968361. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
503
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$55,499
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 143 81 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 132 81 $114
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 115 113 $167
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 61 61 $111
G0316 Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th 30 20 $30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 34 peers in this city , average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Zitar's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Zitar practices Hospitalist Physician in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Zitar practice?
Dr. Joseph Zitar practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 852595452. Office phone: 4803018000.
What is Dr. Joseph Zitar's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Zitar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518968361, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Zitar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Zitar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Zitar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.