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Dr. Patrick Zimmerman, DO

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Danbury, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zimmerman, Trauma Surgeon in Danbury, CT?

    Dr. Patrick Zimmerman, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Danbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zimmerman is fluent in English, Portuguese, 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 (203) 739-7118.

    What languages does Dr. Zimmerman speak?

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

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Zimmerman typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Zimmerman typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Zimmerman may include:

    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 (203) 739-7118 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zimmerman accept in Danbury, CT?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Zimmerman's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Zimmerman's Primary Practice

    24 Hospital Ave

    Danbury, CT 06810

    (203) 739-7118

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    Dr. Patrick Zimmerman's Practice 2

    111 Osborne St Ste 121

    Danbury, CT 06810

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    What hospitals are Dr. Zimmerman affiliated with?

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    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 1740674662.

    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. Patrick Zimmerman's specialty?

    Dr. Zimmerman is a Trauma Surgeon near Danbury, CT.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

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

    Yes, Dr. Zimmerman is affiliated with Danbury Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Patrick Zimmerman accepting new patients in Danbury, CT?

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

    Does Dr. Patrick Zimmerman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office at (203) 739-7118 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Zimmerman?

    Please contact Dr. Zimmerman's office at (203) 739-7118 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zimmerman's office located?

    Dr. Zimmerman's office is located in Danbury, CT.