Physician Profile
Neal B. Zimmerman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zimmerman
Neal B. Zimmerman, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Lutherville, MD. Neal is a 1982 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Neal is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Neal provided 2,579 services to 1,699 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection into tendon or ligament. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447280805.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (410) 296-6232
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1400 FRONT AVE SUITE 100
Lutherville, MD 21093
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,579 services · 1,699 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
272 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
81 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
50 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
50 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
38 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand | Procedure | 26160 |
21 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Transfer of tendon to back of hand | Procedure | 26480 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
121 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
61 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
51 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Lutherville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Neal B. Zimmerman's specialty?
Neal B. Zimmerman is an orthopedic surgeon in Lutherville, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Neal B. Zimmerman?
Neal B. Zimmerman is listed at 1400 Front Ave Suite 100, Lutherville, MD 21093. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Neal B. Zimmerman?
The number on file is (410) 296-6232. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Neal B. Zimmerman?
Neal B. Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier is 1447280805. 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 Neal B. Zimmerman's education?
Neal B. Zimmerman attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Neal B. Zimmerman have?
Neal B. Zimmerman has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Neal B. Zimmerman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Neal B. Zimmerman performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and release of wrist ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Neal B. Zimmerman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Neal B. Zimmerman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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