Lee-Ching Zhu, MD
NPI 1023129285 · Cytopathology Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee-Ching Zhu, MD is a Cytopathology Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1023129285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023129285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00046765 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,173 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 551 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 229 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 117 | $32 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 92 | $25 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 50 | $64 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 35 | $74 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2021-05-12
- Certified
- 2021-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee-Ching Zhu's NPI number?
- Lee-Ching Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023129285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee-Ching Zhu's specialty?
- Lee-Ching Zhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee-Ching Zhu located?
- Lee-Ching Zhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 16th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112-5211.
- What is Lee-Ching Zhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee-Ching Zhu is (206) 326-3000.
- Does Lee-Ching Zhu accept Medicare?
- Lee-Ching Zhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee-Ching Zhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee-Ching Zhu's NPI (1023129285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.