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Dr. Howard Zimmerman, MD

Gastroenterology
3.3 (3)
Map Pin Small New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Zimmerman, MD

Dr. Howard Zimmerman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Zimmerman an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Zimmerman works at Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology at New Hyde Park in New Hyde Park, NY with other offices in Howard Beach, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Zimmerman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology at New Hyde Park
    3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 306, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 352-0022
  2. 2
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties at Howard Beach
    15636 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 845-0909

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • North Shore University Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

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    About Dr. Howard Zimmerman, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew
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    NPI Number
    • 1144339367
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Howard Zimmerman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zimmerman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Zimmerman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Zimmerman has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis, Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zimmerman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Zimmerman. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zimmerman.

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