Joe Zhou, MD
NPI 1205821469 · Internal Medicine Physician · Palmerton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Zhou, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Palmerton, PA (NPI 1205821469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205821469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD065452Y (PA)
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
20 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
1,171 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 542 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 | $83 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 107 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 83 | $171 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 78 | $84 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 65 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 181 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 151 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 145 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 123 | 29 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 114 | 29 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 111 | 31 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2020-01-22
- Certified
- 2020-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Zhou's NPI number?
- Joe Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205821469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Zhou's specialty?
- Joe Zhou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joe Zhou located?
- Joe Zhou's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071-1518.
- What is Joe Zhou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Zhou is (610) 824-2474.
- Does Joe Zhou accept Medicare?
- Joe Zhou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Zhou's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Zhou's NPI (1205821469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.