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Richard Edward Zimmerman, FNP

Richard Edward Zimmerman, FNP

Clinical Areas: Primary Care
Specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Rensselaer Medical Center

118 W. Drexel Parkway
Rensselaer, IN 47978

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Monday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Rensselaer Medical Center

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Undergraduate School:
Purdue University Northwest FKA Purdue Calumet

Board Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Procedures Performed

  • Annual Physicals
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Medicine
  • Health Screenings
  • Immunizations
  • Medicare Wellness Exams
  • Medication Management
  • Pap Test / Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Referrals To Specialists
  • Same Day Sick Appointments
  • Treatment of minor injuries
  • Weight Management

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(193 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

94 Reviews

07/14/2026

Personable

07/13/2026

Clear explanation

06/28/2026

kind and concerned, explains things very well to me

06/25/2026

Listens !!!

06/17/2026

He seems friendly and easy to talk to

06/15/2026

Very kind, professional doctor, very thorough and compassionate. Doctor Zimmerman was pleasure to work with. Thank you.

06/13/2026

He listened and was caring and friendly. Also helpful as to how to continue with healing from the fall.

06/11/2026

He showed tremendous interest in my numerous diagnosis and has a great deal of knowledge concerning my complicated history. He also wrote prescriptions that I needed without .begging for them. No narcotics just meds I needed for diabetes, pulmonary problems etc.

06/06/2026

He is very caring

06/03/2026

He spent a lot of time listening to my concerns and gave me suggestions to help me with my conditions.

05/14/2026

Very professional and easy to talk to

05/13/2026

Rich

05/10/2026

He’s caring and funny and that always makes my visits calmer! We love him!

05/08/2026

Wonderful man

05/08/2026

He listens to everything and tries to help.

05/04/2026

dr. Zimmerman seems like he actually cares about his patients and wants what’s best for them. He is very knowledgeable and has an impressive background.

05/04/2026

He explained everything so well! Great guy!

05/01/2026

Very friendly, thorough and professional

05/01/2026

I felt he went above and beyond to help me during my visit. He listens intently to questions/concerns. I have only seen him twice, both times he took his time and never made me feel rushed.

04/30/2026

Very efficient

04/27/2026

Friendly, answers promptly

04/23/2026

Easy to talk with - answered my questions

04/23/2026

Takes his time explains things well and is always ready to answer your questions big or small

04/15/2026

Trusted and knows his work.

04/14/2026

Very personal on care and treatment Explain everything in layman's term to understand Very caring NP

04/04/2026

Already have, Great “bedside manner” pleasant disposition

03/24/2026

He is very professional and makes sure that every reason to be there is covered.

03/20/2026

He listens and explains things. And very prompt.

03/13/2026

Very good

03/10/2026

Great guy

03/08/2026

He really listens

03/06/2026

Dr explain everything very well.

03/04/2026

He was very personable.

02/28/2026

His common sense approach

02/27/2026

He listened to me and didn’t rush the appointment. He gave me good advice.

02/19/2026

He is very nice, kind and is always concerned about his patients! Always listens to your problems. 👍

02/17/2026

Very personable, friendly, thorough and seemed genuinely interested to help.

02/14/2026

on time thorough

02/14/2026

He is a great Dr he is kind and thoughtful and very helpful and doesn't rush like many Dr do he listens and has compasion

02/05/2026

He made me feel comfortable and listened to my concerns . He was very patient!

02/04/2026

Accurate and takes time to hear me.

02/02/2026

Richard addressed the reasons for my visit and was pleasant to talk with.

02/01/2026

Very caring

01/30/2026

Mr. Zimmerman is very pleasant and thorough. You don't feel as if you are being herded in and out like cattle.

01/29/2026

Very smart dr, great bedside manner, takes time to listen to his patients

01/29/2026

Caring manner

01/26/2026

He is very good at listening to my questiobs and provides excellent advice.

01/21/2026

He listens, then explains the care plan

01/20/2026

Always makes me feel like he is happy i have cone tj see him

01/12/2026

Soft spoken Listens Cares

01/09/2026

Richard Zimmerman is very thorough, extremely considerate in listening to the answers I give to his questions. I find him trust worthy, knowledgeable, and very understanding.

01/07/2026

He listens

01/05/2026

He is a good and caring physician.

01/03/2026

Richard listen takes his time with you, ask if you have any concerns Wants to know just how you feel.

12/23/2025

Friendly and very efficient.

12/19/2025

I have recommended him to several friends. They made their appointments and found him to be very good.

12/16/2025

He listens to you and not in a hurry

12/10/2025

He listened, asked questions

12/03/2025

My first time with this NP, he took time to listen to my concerns and made me feel at ease.

11/27/2025

NP Zimmerman is friendly, and always makes time for me

11/21/2025

Friendly and smart knows what he is doing

11/19/2025

Very nice doctor

11/11/2025

Listens to your concerns and doesn't hurry you out the door.

11/06/2025

Does his job well

11/01/2025

He listens to your concerns and symptoms and recommends the treatment for you. Very professional.

10/30/2025

Very good doctor and takes time to talk to you and cares how you are doing.

10/29/2025

Direct & efficient. No small talk- strictly business I like it

10/27/2025

Besides those qualities noted above, he is well trained.

10/27/2025

Nurse Practitioner Richard Zimmerman is so kind, a deep listenier, and so trusted as a very wise, experienced and talented NPR... someone I would always share deeply with. And we each really enjoyed having our conversation together. He saw me deeply as a person, not just another patient. That in itself is very healing in this world, where too often everyone is seems to be in a hurry and never really sees other people!

10/24/2025

I think he's a good doctor !

10/24/2025

Fantastic, quick and easy to

10/22/2025

Good Dr

10/20/2025

First impression… really liked Richard Zimmerman

10/14/2025

Very nice to talk to! 😊

10/08/2025

Explain things good and cares

10/06/2025

Love the staff and Dr Zimmerman! Very polite, friendly , professional group! Dr Z is brilliant!:)

10/02/2025

He always says it's going to be okay

10/01/2025

Treats patients with respect and gives good care

09/30/2025

I was very comfortable to have a male nurse practitioner

09/27/2025

Respectful and efficient

09/24/2025

Very professional

09/24/2025

good bed side manner

09/11/2025

Richard is very thorough and answers all of my questions.

09/08/2025

He’s very kind.

09/05/2025

Very professional and super easy to talk to

09/03/2025

I just really liked him. He is extremely knowledgeable in my concerns

08/30/2025

Really good at his job, explains things to you to help you understand

08/30/2025

Bed side manor

08/24/2025

Very caring and listens well.

08/24/2025

Listens and ask questions

08/18/2025

Very nice Dr

08/15/2025

Very polite and understanding!

08/13/2025

Dr.Zimmerman was very nice and down to earth. He was easy to talk to and he listened to my concerns.

08/07/2025

He’s very nice and friendly and spend time with his patients answering all of all questions
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