Lixin Zhang, M.D.
NPI 1154482859 · Neurology Physician · Amherst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lixin Zhang, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Amherst, NY (NPI 1154482859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154482859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 227642 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,394 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 365 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 262 | $121 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 205 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 201 | $159 |
| Evaluation and Testing for Balance With Recording92540 | 198 | $101 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 327 | 93 |
| Gabapentin | 297 | 126 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 213 | 71 |
| Levetiracetam | 91 | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 88 | 44 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 78 | 24 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$997 across 48 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
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2018-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lixin Zhang's NPI number?
- Lixin Zhang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154482859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lixin Zhang's specialty?
- Lixin Zhang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lixin Zhang located?
- Lixin Zhang's practice location on file with NPPES is 3980 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226.
- What is Lixin Zhang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lixin Zhang is (716) 250-2000.
- Does Lixin Zhang accept Medicare?
- Lixin Zhang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lixin Zhang's NPI active?
- Yes — Lixin Zhang's NPI (1154482859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.