Lixian Zou, MD
NPI 1053359737 · Nephrology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lixian Zou, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1053359737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053359737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33080 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
895 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 511 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 230 | $123 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 90 | $162 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 47 | $186 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 17 | $213 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $112–$213 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 90 | 28 |
| Allopurinol | 77 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 66 | 27 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 61 | 12 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 57 | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 55 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$716 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2017-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lixian Zou's NPI number?
- Lixian Zou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053359737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lixian Zou's specialty?
- Lixian Zou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lixian Zou located?
- Lixian Zou's practice location on file with NPPES is 9100 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85020-2446.
- What is Lixian Zou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lixian Zou is (602) 943-1231.
- Does Lixian Zou accept Medicare?
- Lixian Zou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lixian Zou's NPI active?
- Yes — Lixian Zou's NPI (1053359737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.