Wei Zhao, M.D.
NPI 1205834405 · Nephrology Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wei Zhao, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1205834405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205834405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101224605 (VA)
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
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
1,755 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 35 Minutes99232 | 563 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 348 | $101 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 339 | $113 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 238 | $3 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 147 | $337 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 60 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 153 | 57 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 79 | 28 |
| Bumetanide | 53 | 22 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 45 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 35 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 16 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,410 across 100 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
- 2005-07-12
- Last updated
- 2022-01-20
- Certified
- 2022-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wei Zhao's NPI number?
- Wei Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205834405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wei Zhao's specialty?
- Wei Zhao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wei Zhao located?
- Wei Zhao's practice location on file with NPPES is 814 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502-4001.
- What is Wei Zhao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wei Zhao is (757) 623-0005.
- Does Wei Zhao accept Medicare?
- Wei Zhao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wei Zhao's NPI active?
- Yes — Wei Zhao's NPI (1205834405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.