Ernesto Zavaleta, MD
NPI 1982692554 · Hospitalist Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Zavaleta, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1982692554).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982692554
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME79336 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
882 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 442 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 204 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 117 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 69 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $167 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 27 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 | 17 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 17 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 16 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1099 Citrus Tower BlvdSouth Lake HospitalClermont, FL 34711-1947Phone: (352) 241-9322Fax: (352) 241-9107
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-07
- Last updated
- 2025-12-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Zavaleta's NPI number?
- Ernesto Zavaleta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982692554, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Zavaleta's specialty?
- Ernesto Zavaleta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Zavaleta located?
- Ernesto Zavaleta's practice location on file with NPPES is 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618.
- What is Ernesto Zavaleta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Zavaleta is (239) 343-2052.
- Does Ernesto Zavaleta accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Zavaleta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Zavaleta's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Zavaleta's NPI (1982692554) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.