Yong Zhu, MD
NPI 1386755544 · Rheumatology Physician · Burien, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yong Zhu, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Burien, WA (NPI 1386755544).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386755544
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD28769 (OR)
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
19 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
520 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 433 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 63 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $136–$179 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 649 | 208 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 474 | 137 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 335 | 112 |
| Colchicine | 122 | 43 |
| Allopurinol | 117 | 34 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 114 | 44 |
| Methotrexate Sodium/Pfbrand: Methotrexate Sodium | 91 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2021-01-19
- Certified
- 2021-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yong Zhu's NPI number?
- Yong Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386755544, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yong Zhu's specialty?
- Yong Zhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yong Zhu located?
- Yong Zhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 16045 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98148-1401.
- What is Yong Zhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yong Zhu is (206) 965-4100.
- Does Yong Zhu accept Medicare?
- Yong Zhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yong Zhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Yong Zhu's NPI (1386755544) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.