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Richard Edward Zimmerman, FNP

Richard Edward Zimmerman, FNP

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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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.

118 Reviews

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

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!

10/27/2025

Besides those qualities noted above, he is well trained.

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

good bed side manner

09/24/2025

Very professional

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

Listens and ask questions

08/24/2025

Very caring and listens well.

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

07/30/2025

Very kind and informative

07/25/2025

He's knowledgeable and easy to get along with

07/23/2025

He’s a good doctor does what you ask him to and don’t ignore you

07/22/2025

Very easy to talk to. I feel confident in his expertise.

07/08/2025

He is very friendly and explains things very well. Answers all my questions and doesn't make me feel dumb with his answers.

07/08/2025

He has done a great job for me so far and have already told others about the care I have received at my appointments.

07/08/2025

Very good

06/30/2025

very cooperative and easy to get along with

06/26/2025

Easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.

06/26/2025

He explained what days he worked plus his other jobs

06/26/2025

Didn't have to wait long and all personel were very sweet.

06/24/2025

His kindness; professional courtesy and his respect of my issues

06/24/2025

Takes time to listen to me and goes over medicines and treatment very professional

06/21/2025

He’s very easy to talk with. I liked his experience.

06/20/2025

He was very thorough, and as I said above, I haven't felt that in a while.

06/18/2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

06/17/2025

Very pleasant, personable and professional. He truly cares about his patients. He makes me feel like we are a team in my health care. I love him. A wonderful health care provider.

06/14/2025

He is there to l listen to what you have to say. He is there to make sure you get the help your asking for.

06/12/2025

Takes care of patient..

06/08/2025

He was very detailed in his explanations and reasoning. He thoroughly explained what was causing my symptoms, why, and why they might stick around for a few weeks after.

06/05/2025

His bedside manner is excellent and I'm comfortable talking with him about my health issues.

05/30/2025

A great listener

05/23/2025

Friendly, thorough and experienced and listens

05/22/2025

He is personable and attentive and fixed me up. Very professional and a nice person.

05/21/2025

Listens, spends time, Cares!

05/19/2025

Great person

05/19/2025

He listens to you . Has great bedside manners. Is a great dr.

05/17/2025

Really like his attitude.

05/13/2025

very thorough

05/10/2025

He's very good at what he does

05/03/2025

He was knowledgeable listened and didn't try to push anything on us.

04/30/2025

Very nice and takes time to really listen.

04/29/2025

Richard was very friendly.

04/29/2025

Cares Easy to understand Explains in detail

04/28/2025

Enjoy being his patient

04/25/2025

Great listener.

04/19/2025

A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++

04/14/2025

He does well

04/12/2025

Pleasant friendly n always has the answer.

04/12/2025

Gives good advice Explains medication

04/11/2025

He was very personable and informative. I instantly felt comfortable talking to him.

04/10/2025

Friendly kind service.

04/08/2025

good

04/03/2025

Easy to understand. Very compassionate. Answered all my questions without making me feel rushed.

04/01/2025

Verwellpleves

03/25/2025

He talked to me and made me feel like an individual instead of just another patient. That made me feel more comfortable during our visit.

03/25/2025

He listens

03/24/2025

He explained everything so you can understand them and was very friendly.

03/24/2025

He took his time with us and not only talked with our Mother but also asked us about our concerns and if there was anything he could do for us as a family.

03/24/2025

He is great. He genuinely cares. He listens & explains things very well.

03/16/2025

Needs to be more thorough. Make sure patient is taking all right meds. Mine are good. My mother's aren't.she sees him also. Elderly need more thorough care

03/15/2025

Zimmerman is great listens and gives you straight up answers

03/10/2025

He answered all my questions I had in understanding a medical procedure

03/10/2025

He answers all my question and made sure that I didn’t have any more. He also made sure to let me know if I have any questions don’t hesitate to call and ask.

03/09/2025

I like him. He’s just not as experienced as Dr. Louck.

03/08/2025

He is very professional and kind. Takes time to explain things and never makes me feel rushed, always ready to answer questions too!

03/06/2025

He listened and cared also he explained what I was going through and what to expect in getting over this He is always polite and concerned for you .

03/06/2025

Richard Zimmerman is very personable and caring. Answered all of my questions.
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