Bruce Walter Zinsmeister, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Bruce Walter Zinsmeister is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Silver Spring, MD with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Bruce Walter Zinsmeister, M.D. has been part of the Silver Spring medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 51+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Silver Spring area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2900 Linden Ln Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910-1266
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202314.81/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-68.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.3%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
748
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
446
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,693
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $605k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$989 received from industry
50 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bruce Walter Zinsmeister's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
8830 Cameron St. Suite 601, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4158
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Bruce Walter Zinsmeister
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce Walter Zinsmeister for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Silver Spring required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruce Walter Zinsmeister
Dr. Zinsmeister is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Silver Spring, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 587-7040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bruce Walter Zinsmeister
Practice Location
2900 Linden Ln Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910-1266
Mailing Address
8830 Cameron St. Suite 601, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4158
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