Physician Profile
Joseph L. Zimmer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zimmer
Joseph L. Zimmer, MD practices ophthalmology in Temple, TX. Joseph is a 2020 graduate of University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine. Joseph is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 471 Medicare patients across 521 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (254) 724-2364
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2401 S 31ST ST # MS 01161B
Temple, TX 76508
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
521 services · 471 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
116 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
113 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
71 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
65 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Temple 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2020 at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Zimmer's specialty?
Dr. Zimmer is an eye doctor in Temple, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Zimmer?
Dr. Zimmer is listed at 2401 S 31St St # MS 01161B, Temple, TX 76508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Zimmer?
The number on file is (254) 724-2364. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zimmer's NPI number?
Dr. Zimmer's National Provider Identifier is 1063048098. 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
What is Dr. Zimmer's medical education?
Dr. Zimmer attended University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Zimmer been practicing?
Dr. Zimmer has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Zimmer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zimmer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Zimmer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zimmer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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