Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zimmerman, Internist in Dorchester, MA?
Where did Dr. Zimmerman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus
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 an Internist like Dr. Zimmerman typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zimmerman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Zimmerman may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zimmerman accept my insurance?
Dr. Zimmerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 825-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zimmerman accept in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Zimmerman in Dorchester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zimmerman's office located?
Dr. Christopher Zimmerman's Primary Practice
632 Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 825-3400
What hospitals are Dr. Zimmerman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zimmerman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zimmerman's NPI number?A 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 1891018065.
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. Christopher Zimmerman's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.