Michael Zhao
NPI 1598128639 · Family Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Zhao is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1598128639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598128639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R5491 (TX)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 13 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 29 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 24 | — |
| Meloxicam | 22 | — |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 19 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 2 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
- 2016-04-05
- Last updated
- 2024-10-18
- Certified
- 2024-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Zhao's NPI number?
- Michael Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598128639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Zhao's specialty?
- Michael Zhao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Zhao located?
- Michael Zhao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2601 Hospital Blvd Ste 113, Corpus Christi, TX 78405-1876.
- What is Michael Zhao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Zhao is (361) 902-4789.
- Does Michael Zhao accept Medicare?
- Michael Zhao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Zhao's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Zhao's NPI (1598128639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.