Clara Zhu, MD
NPI 1336635929 · Surgery Physician · Pismo Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clara Zhu, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Pismo Beach, CA (NPI 1336635929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336635929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A203277 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,164 across 25 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 77 Casa St Ste 103San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-5804Phone: (805) 546-0411Fax: (805) 473-4891
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-06
- Last updated
- 2025-12-30
- Certified
- 2025-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clara Zhu's NPI number?
- Clara Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336635929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clara Zhu's specialty?
- Clara Zhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clara Zhu located?
- Clara Zhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 921 Oak Park Blvd Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3400.
- What is Clara Zhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clara Zhu is (805) 546-0411.
- Does Clara Zhu accept Medicare?
- Clara Zhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clara Zhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Clara Zhu's NPI (1336635929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.