HONG ZHAO – NPI #1003163130
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

HONG ZHAO is a physician located in SUGAR LAND, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003163130 to HONG ZHAO on August 08, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Oct 18, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HONG ZHAO below.

NPI Profile for
HONG ZHAO

NPI Number
1003163130
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HONG ZHAO
Primary location
16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Phone: (713) 480-1021 Fax:
Mailing address
5606 BISSONNET, APT100.
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Phone: (713) 480-1021 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 18, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX AP122100
164W00000X
- Licensed Practical Nurse		 TX 741519

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
HONG ZHAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
      16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

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