Andrew Zhou, MD
NPI 1245694959 · Ophthalmology Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Zhou, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1245694959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245694959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A168208 (CA)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,386 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 657 | $140 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 610 | $99 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 457 | $27 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 249 | $579 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 219 | $72 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 216 | $45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 649 | 139 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 224 | 128 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 197 | 116 |
| Ofloxacin | 191 | 121 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 120 | 35 |
| Timolol Maleate | 75 | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 52 | 30 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 65 Aspen WayWatsonville, CA 95076-6054Phone: (831) 761-5488Fax: (831) 761-5487
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-08
- Last updated
- 2022-05-23
- Certified
- 2022-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Zhou's NPI number?
- Andrew Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245694959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Zhou's specialty?
- Andrew Zhou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Zhou located?
- Andrew Zhou's practice location on file with NPPES is 1665 Dominican Way Ste 124, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1528.
- What is Andrew Zhou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Zhou is (831) 475-7012.
- Does Andrew Zhou accept Medicare?
- Andrew Zhou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Zhou's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Zhou's NPI (1245694959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.