Edward G. Zurad, MD
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Edward G. Zurad is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Tunkhannock, PA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edward G. Zurad, MD runs an independent geriatric medicine family medicine specialist practice in Tunkhannock, PA. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 72dNPPES updated 2026-03-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
71 Hollow Crest Rd Suite 4, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6669
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
20235.75/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-77.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.52%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
255
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
417
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,671
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.02M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.6k received from industry
29 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 Edward G. Zurad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Mar 11, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
71 Hollow Crest Rd Ste 4, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6669
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Edward G. Zurad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward G. Zurad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tunkhannock 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 Edward G. Zurad
Dr. Zurad is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tunkhannock, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 836-9074.
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 Edward G. Zurad
Practice Location
71 Hollow Crest Rd Suite 4, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6669
Mailing Address
71 Hollow Crest Rd Ste 4, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6669
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