Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Zimmerman, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Albany, NY

  • NPI 1508157611
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1367 Washington Ave Ste 200
Albany, NY 122061048
(518) 489-2666
fax (518) 489-5933
Additional location
1019 New Loudon RD
Cohoes, NY 120475003
(518) 631-3286
Additional location
4 Medical Park Dr Ste 200
Malta, NY 120205004
(518) 631-3286

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2025
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #288331

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508157611. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
801
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$56,148
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 170 147 $119
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 150 77 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 114 89 $86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 101 80 $63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 86 62 $34
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 77 65 $38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $160
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 22 18 $45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 21 21 $108
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 18 18 $202

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Albany Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$129
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Prodigy Surgical Distribution, INC. 1 $110.07
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $18.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$129

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
185
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$1,654
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 48 31 $161
Mupirocin Generic 32 30 $279
Tramadol Hcl Generic 31 26 $94
Naproxen Generic 26 12 $221
Celecoxib Generic 22 0 $657
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 14 $100
Meloxicam Generic 11 0 $143

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Zimmerman's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Zimmerman practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Joseph Zimmerman practice?
Dr. Joseph Zimmerman practices at 1367 Washington Ave Ste 200, Albany, NY 122061048. Office phone: 5184892666.
What is Dr. Joseph Zimmerman's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508157611, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Zimmerman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Zimmerman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Zimmerman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.