Dale Zaruba, MD
NPI 1215907357 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbus, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dale Zaruba, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, NE (NPI 1215907357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215907357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21494 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,495 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,175 | $69 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 660 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 556 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 490 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 439 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 425 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 179 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,062 | 256 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 679 | 160 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 594 | 119 |
| Omeprazole | 516 | 122 |
| Losartan Potassium | 500 | 125 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 405 | 99 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2026-04-14
- Certified
- 2026-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dale Zaruba's NPI number?
- Dale Zaruba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215907357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dale Zaruba's specialty?
- Dale Zaruba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dale Zaruba located?
- Dale Zaruba's practice location on file with NPPES is 4214 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601-1616.
- What is Dale Zaruba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dale Zaruba is (402) 564-1338.
- Does Dale Zaruba accept Medicare?
- Dale Zaruba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dale Zaruba's NPI active?
- Yes — Dale Zaruba's NPI (1215907357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.