Richard Zou, MD
NPI 1164885018 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Zou, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1164885018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164885018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD471285 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
668 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 175 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 86 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 74 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $75 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 66 | $203 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 105 | 49 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 81 | 39 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate | 62 | 23 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 56 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 54 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 30 | 20 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-29
- Last updated
- 2023-12-18
- Certified
- 2023-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Zou's NPI number?
- Richard Zou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164885018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Zou's specialty?
- Richard Zou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Zou located?
- Richard Zou's practice location on file with NPPES is Pulmonary Consultants - Upmc, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.
- What is Richard Zou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Zou is (412) 784-5888.
- Does Richard Zou accept Medicare?
- Richard Zou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Zou's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Zou's NPI (1164885018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.