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Dr. John Zimmerman, MD

Hackensack, NJ

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zimmerman, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Hackensack, NJ?

    Dr. John Zimmerman, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Zimmerman graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at University of Michigan Program. Dr. Zimmerman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zimmerman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zimmerman’s office at (609) 586-8800.

    Where did Dr. Zimmerman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Michigan Program

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University | New York Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Zimmerman speak?

    Dr. Zimmerman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zimmerman treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Zimmerman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Zimmerman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Pacemaker Part Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Component Care
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree AV Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Second-degree heart block
    • Partial heart block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Zimmerman perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Zimmerman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Zimmerman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Does Dr. Zimmerman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zimmerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 586-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zimmerman accept in Hackensack, NJ?

    Dr. Zimmerman in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Gorman-Rupp Co

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of New Jersey

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Zimmerman's office located?

    Dr. John Zimmerman's Primary Practice

    20 Prospect Ave Ste 701

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

    (609) 586-8800

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    Dr. John Zimmerman's Practice 2

    255 Lafayette Ave

    Suffern, NY 10901

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    Dr. John Zimmerman's Practice 3

    30 Hatfield Ln Ste 209

    Goshen, NY 10924

    (845) 294-7510

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    What is Dr. Zimmerman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528036217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zimmerman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zimmerman

    What is Dr. John Zimmerman's specialty?

    Dr. Zimmerman is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Hackensack, NJ. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Zimmerman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Zimmerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zimmerman is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital - Suffern, NY, The Valley Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is John Zimmerman accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. John Zimmerman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Zimmerman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office at (609) 586-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Zimmerman?

    Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office at (609) 586-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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