Summary

Dr. Richard Zimmerman is a family medicine physician who also specializes in public health and general preventive medicine. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Grant Medical Center. With four decades of medical practice, Dr. Zimmerman brings extensive experience to patient care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Zimmerman is affiliated with UPMC Saint Margaret and practices at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure in adults and children, as well as handling hypertensive emergencies. He performs comprehensive blood work through complete blood counts and specializes in breast cancer screening, including advanced imaging techniques. Patients have given Dr. Zimmerman an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Grant Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Kent Zimmerman has 4 locations

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Presbyterian

200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Presbyterian

200 LOTHROP ST RM F677PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kent Zimmerman

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Kent Zimmerman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Kent Zimmerman has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Diphtheria
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
  • Weight Loss
  • Whooping Cough

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Grant Medical Center

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Zimmerman affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Zimmerman is affiliated with Upmc Saint Margaret.
What languages does Dr. Richard Zimmerman speak?
Dr. Richard Zimmerman speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Richard Zimmerman's office located?
Dr. Richard Zimmerman's office is located at 5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232.
Does Dr. Richard Zimmerman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Zimmerman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Richard Zimmerman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Zimmerman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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