David Zimmerman, O.D.
NPI 1255744777 · Optometrist · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Zimmerman, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1255744777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255744777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3198 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
838 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 | 234 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 164 | $82 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 92 | $36 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 90 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 71 | $149 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 67 | $57 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 86 | 23 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 72 | 29 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 50 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 42 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 33 | 17 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 30 | 20 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$574 across 24 records (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
- 2014-06-03
- Last updated
- 2014-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Zimmerman's NPI number?
- David Zimmerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255744777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Zimmerman's specialty?
- David Zimmerman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is David Zimmerman located?
- David Zimmerman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 W End Ave Ste 1150, Nashville, TN 37203-2528.
- What is David Zimmerman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Zimmerman is (615) 321-8881.
- Does David Zimmerman accept Medicare?
- David Zimmerman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Zimmerman's NPI active?
- Yes — David Zimmerman's NPI (1255744777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.