Debra Carol Zimring, M.D.

Family Medicine

Debra Carol Zimring is a Family Medicine specialist based in Slingerlands, NY with over 30 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(518) 439-2460Slingerlands, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Debra Carol Zimring, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Slingerlands, NY. Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,239 Family Medicine providers in NYSee all Family Medicine in Slingerlands30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1816dNPPES updated 2021-06-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1240 New Scotland Rd Ste 203, Slingerlands, NY 12159-9222

Fax: (518) 439-3025
Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Albany Medical College of Union University

  2. Board certified · Jun 1, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

711 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 201, Latham, NY 12110-2461

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Debra Carol Zimring

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Debra Carol Zimring for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Slingerlands required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Debra Carol Zimring

NPI records show Dr. Zimring as active with telehealth listed in Slingerlands, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 439-2460.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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