Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Myers, FL
- NPI 1982692554
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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9981 S Healthpark Dr
Fort Myers, FL 339083618
(239) 343-2052
fax (239) 343-5348 - Additional location
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1099 Citrus Tower Blvd, South Lake Hospital
Clermont, FL 347111947
(352) 241-9322
fax (352) 241-9107 - Mailing address
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Po Box 783247
Winter Garden, FL 347783247
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 4, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Florida #ME79336 · Tennessee #63012
- Medicaid
- FL #126049000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982692554. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,056
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$98,200
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 591 | 223 | $76 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 171 | 82 | $115 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 101 | 101 | $109 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 79 | 79 | $76 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 66 | 66 | $127 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 48 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 69 peers in this city , average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiesi USA, Inc. | 1 | $20.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
224
Patients
183
Total drug cost
$13,400
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 27 | 20 | $303 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 22 | 16 | $12,144 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 21 | 21 | $48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 20 | 16 | $135 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 17 | $124 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $204 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 17 | 17 | $37 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 16 | 16 | $137 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 14 | 14 | $66 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 14 | 14 | $49 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta practices Hospitalist Physician in Fort Myers, FL.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta practice?
Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta practices at 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 339083618. Office phone: 2393432052.
What is Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982692554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Zavaleta 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); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.