Lihua Zhang, M.D.
NPI 1407045222 · Anesthesiology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lihua Zhang, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1407045222).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407045222
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200020 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
6 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 75 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 69 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 35 | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 30 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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 (5)
- 1306 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 25301-3001Phone: (304) 343-4371
- 800 Pennsylvania AveCharleston, WV 25302-3351Phone: (304) 388-5432
- 1220 Lee St ECharleston, WV 25301-1863Phone: (304) 388-1800
- 3200 Maccorkle Ave SeCharleston, WV 25304-1227Phone: (304) 388-5432
- 501 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301-1326Phone: (304) 388-5432
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-17
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
- Certified
- 2026-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lihua Zhang's NPI number?
- Lihua Zhang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407045222, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lihua Zhang's specialty?
- Lihua Zhang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lihua Zhang located?
- Lihua Zhang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2600.
- What is Lihua Zhang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lihua Zhang is (504) 988-5903.
- Does Lihua Zhang accept Medicare?
- Lihua Zhang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lihua Zhang's NPI active?
- Yes — Lihua Zhang's NPI (1407045222) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.