Richard Zhang, DO
NPI 1285021873 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lynchburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Zhang, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lynchburg, VA (NPI 1285021873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285021873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0102204984 (VA)
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
11 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
459 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 276 | $170 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 129 | $117 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 54 | $208 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$208 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 126 | 126 |
| Cephalexin | 61 | 60 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 54 | 54 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 42 | 42 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 36 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 34 | 33 |
| Furosemide | 20 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-21
- Last updated
- 2020-05-16
- Certified
- 2020-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Zhang's NPI number?
- Richard Zhang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285021873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Zhang's specialty?
- Richard Zhang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Zhang located?
- Richard Zhang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-1109.
- What is Richard Zhang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Zhang is (434) 200-3000.
- Does Richard Zhang accept Medicare?
- Richard Zhang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Zhang's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Zhang's NPI (1285021873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.