Provider Profile
Catherine R. Zimel, PA C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Catherine Zimel
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Catherine R. Zimel, PA C practices in Wilmington, NC. Medicare claims data shows Catherine provided 638 services to 582 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (910) 763-3333
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2208 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
638 services · 582 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
64 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
44 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
42 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
29 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22845 |
27 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
27 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
24 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
23 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | Procedure | 22552 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | Procedure | 22551 |
18 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Catherine R. Zimel?
Catherine R. Zimel is a physician assistant in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Catherine R. Zimel's address?
Catherine R. Zimel is listed at 2208 S 17Th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Catherine R. Zimel?
The number on file is (910) 763-3333. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Catherine R. Zimel?
Catherine R. Zimel's National Provider Identifier is 1215607841. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Catherine R. Zimel train?
Catherine R. Zimel attended Other, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Catherine R. Zimel have?
Catherine R. Zimel has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Catherine R. Zimel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Catherine R. Zimel performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, fusion of spine in lower back and fusion of additional segment of spine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Catherine R. Zimel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Catherine R. Zimel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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