How do I contact Dr. Richard Zimlich?

You can contact Dr. Richard Zimlich at 843-797-5050. The practice is located at 2880 Tricom St in North Charleston, South Carolina.

What procedures does Dr. Richard Zimlich specialize in?

Dr. Richard Zimlich is an orthopedic surgeon in North Charleston, South Carolina specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Richard Zimlich performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Richard Zimlich has performed 167 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Richard Zimlich's ranking in South Carolina?

Dr. Richard Zimlich is ranked #19 overall in South Carolina for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Richard Zimlich accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Richard Zimlich is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 843-797-5050. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Richard Zimlich, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Zimlich is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in North Charleston, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Zimlich performed 116 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#14 in South Carolina) and 51 hip replacements (#26 in South Carolina), for a combined total of 167 procedures. This places Dr. Zimlich among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in South Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

116 verified cases

#14 in South Carolina

Hip Replacement

51 verified cases

#26 in South Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Zimlich

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (167 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Zimlich, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 843-797-5050

2880 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 29406

NPI: 1083644355

Credentials: M.D.

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 20 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed M.D.

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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Dr. Richard Zimlich, M.D.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Zimlich

Contact & Location

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