Physician Profile
Paul E. Zimmerman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zimmerman
Based in Durham, NC, Paul E. Zimmerman, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under hospice/palliative care. Paul graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2011. Paul is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 102 Medicare patients across 146 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes.
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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
- (919) 470-8490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3643 N ROXBORO ST DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, 3RD FLOOR WATTS BUILDING
Durham, NC 27704
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hospice and Palliative Medicine 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
Cancer Care
Cancer Pain
- Bone Pain From Cancer
Chronic Illness
Digestive & Nutrition
- Hiccups That Will Not Stop
- Severe Nausea In Advanced Illness
End of Life Symptoms
- Rattling Breathing
- Terminal Agitation
Fluid & Swelling
Lung Conditions
Mental Health
- Severe Illness Anxiety
Mouth & Throat
- Dry mouth
- Mouth Sores From Chemo
Nerve & Pain
Neurological
- Advanced Dementia
- Advanced Huntington's Disease
- Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
- Advanced Parkinson's Disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Muscle Twitches And Spasms
- Severe Stroke Complications
- Tumor Pressing On Spinal Cord
- Unresponsiveness
Nutrition & Digestion
- Bowel Obstruction In Cancer
- Cancer Treatment Side Effects and Nutrition
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Severe Weight Loss And Wasting
- Swallowing difficulties
Pain & Symptoms
- Ascites
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lymphedema
- Severe Cancer Pain
- Shortness of breath
Skin & Wound
- Cancer Wounds
Skin Conditions
- Severe Itching From Organ Failure
Sleep & Mental Health
- Waking Up Too Early
Urinary & Bowel
- Incontinence At End Of Life
Wound Care
Procedures & services
Breathing Support
- Home Oxygen Setup
- Mucus And Secretion Clearing
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- DNR Orders Discussion
- Medical Power Of Attorney Setup
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
- Stopping Tube Feeding Discussion
Catheter & Line Care
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Home Drainage Catheter Care
Consultations
Counseling & Support
- Grief And Loss Counseling
- Spiritual Care And Chaplain Visits
End of Life Care
- Palliative Sedation
- Removing Life Support
- Stopping Dialysis Support
Fluid Drainage
Hospice Care
- Comfort Care
- Continuous Crisis Hospice Care
- In-Home Hospice Care
- Inpatient Hospice Care
Hospice Services
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
- Hospice Emergency Comfort Kit
- Post-Op Nausea Prevention and Treatment
- Subcutaneous Butterfly Line Placement
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Pain Management
- Celiac plexus block
- Pain pump implant
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
- Patient-Controlled Pain Pump
- Rib nerve block
Personal Care
- Hospice Bathing And Personal Care
- Mouth Care Swabs And Oral Hygiene
Rehabilitation & Mobility
- Palliative Physical Therapy
Specialized Care
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Support Services
- Family therapy
- Hospice Volunteer Companion Visits
- Hospital Bed And Equipment Setup At Home
- Respite Care For Families
Wound Care
- Bedsore Treatment And Dressings
- Cancer Wound Odor And Dressing Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
146 services · 102 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
41 | Less often than most peers in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
38 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
36 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
11 | Less often than most peers in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Paul E. Zimmerman's specialty?
Paul E. Zimmerman is a hospice/palliative care in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Paul E. Zimmerman?
Paul E. Zimmerman is listed at 3643 N Roxboro St Duke Regional Hospital, 3Rd Floor Watts Building, Durham, NC 27704. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Paul E. Zimmerman?
The number on file is (919) 470-8490. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Paul E. Zimmerman's NPI number?
Paul E. Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier is 1619266566. 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 Paul E. Zimmerman's education?
Paul E. Zimmerman attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Paul E. Zimmerman been practicing?
Paul E. Zimmerman has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Paul E. Zimmerman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul E. Zimmerman the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Paul E. Zimmerman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul E. Zimmerman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.