Ross R. Zimmer
Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions
51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Ross Zimmer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Zimmer is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Zimmer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, 1995. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Zimmer is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Temple University School Of Medicine

Residency

Temple University Hospital

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Nuclear Cardiology in PA

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease, 1995

Fellowships

Temple University Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2010 through 2025

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn Cardiology Penn Presbyterian
51 N. 39th Street, Heart And Vascular Pavilion, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
Penn Heart and Vascular Center Cherry Hill
1865 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 8003.
Penn Cardiology Vineland
1076 E. Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 8360.

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Zimmer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Pulmonary Edema
Cor Pulmonale
Heart Failure
Giant Cell Myocarditis
Cardiomyopathy

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ross R. Zimmer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ross R. Zimmer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ross R. Zimmer by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ross R. Zimmer a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ross R. Zimmer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ross R. Zimmer specialize in?

While Dr. Ross R. Zimmer is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Ross R. Zimmer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ross R. Zimmer has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Ross R. Zimmer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ross R. Zimmer accept my insurance?

Dr. Ross R. Zimmer accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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