DEBRA C. ZIMRING M.D. – NPI #1437194966
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

DEBRA ZIMRING is a physician located in SLINGERLANDS, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437194966 to DEBRA ZIMRING on June 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name DEBRA C SANDERS. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 02, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DEBRA ZIMRING below.

NPI Profile for
DEBRA C. ZIMRING

NPI Number
1437194966
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
DEBRA C. ZIMRING
Former Name: DEBRA C SANDERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD STE 203
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159-9222
Phone: (518) 439-2460 Fax: (518) 439-3025
1 Other location(s):
3 Mercycare Ln
Guilderland, NY 12084-3504
Phone: (518) 452-6700
Fax: (518) 452-6706
Mailing address
711 TROY SCHENECTADY RD STE 201
LATHAM, NY 12110-2461
Phone: (518) 782-3742 Fax: (518) 782-3799
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 02, 2021

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

Identifiers

Identifiers for DEBRA ZIMRING

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNANY7838049
OTHERBSNENYNY000494029004
OTHERCDPHPNY10034687
OTHEREMPIRE BCNY5715P1
OTHERFIDELISNY080123000067
OTHERGHI-HMONY119666
OTHERMVPNY4159331
OTHERSENIOR WHOLE HEALTHNY209060
MEDICAIDNY01995179
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NY 208084
2083A0300X
- Preventive Medicine / Addiction Medicine		 NY 208084

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
SPHP - PAYER CREDENTIALING
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
3 MERCYCARE LN,
GUILDERLAND, NY 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF UNION UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1996
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DEBRA ZIMRING is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
      43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
      ALBANY, NY 12208
    • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
      2215 BURDETT AVENUE
      TROY, NY 12180
    • ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
      315 SOUTH MANNING BOULEVARD
      ALBANY, NY 12208
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • EDDY VISITING NURSE & REHAB ASSOCIATION
      433 RIVER STREET SUITE 3000
      TROY, NY 12180
  • HOSPICE
    • COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC, THE
      445 NEW KARNER ROAD
      ALBANY, NY 12205

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.