Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Zwiener, MD

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Carlsbad, NM

  • NPI 1518038496
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2430 W Pierce St
Carlsbad, NM 882203553
(648) 223-3070
Mailing address
Po Box 49009
Greenwood, SC 296490001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0105X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Mexico #90 132 · New Mexico #90-132
Medicaid (2)
NM #00007807 · NM #0Y807

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518038496. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
924
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$29,377
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 597 308 $35
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 186 110 $25
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 46 46 $11
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 30 27 $11
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 21 17 $77
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 16 13 $57
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 15 14 $12
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 13 13 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Carlsbad Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Zwiener's medical specialty?
Dr. John Zwiener practices Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician in Carlsbad, NM.
Where does Dr. John Zwiener practice?
Dr. John Zwiener practices at 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 882203553. Office phone: 6482233070.
What is Dr. John Zwiener's NPI?
Dr. John Zwiener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518038496, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Zwiener accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Zwiener accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Zwiener commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88312); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS 88304). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.