Ruihai Zhou, M.D.
NPI 1417178591 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruihai Zhou, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1417178591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417178591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200901351 (NC)
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
709 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 180 | $169 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 162 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 53 | $122 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 40 | $198 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 31 | $11 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 303 | 71 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 165 | 30 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 151 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 140 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 137 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 136 | 41 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2016-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruihai Zhou's NPI number?
- Ruihai Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417178591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruihai Zhou's specialty?
- Ruihai Zhou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruihai Zhou located?
- Ruihai Zhou's practice location on file with NPPES is 322 Mulberry St Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645-5702.
- What is Ruihai Zhou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruihai Zhou is (828) 757-6462.
- Does Ruihai Zhou accept Medicare?
- Ruihai Zhou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruihai Zhou's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruihai Zhou's NPI (1417178591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.