HONG ZHAO M.D. – NPI #1568696896
Internal Medicine

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

HONG ZHAO is a physician located in SALINAS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568696896 to HONG ZHAO on May 14, 2009. 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 207RH0003X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on May 22, 2018. 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
1568696896
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
HONG ZHAO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
505 E ROMIE LN STE A
SALINAS, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-1701 Fax: (831) 424-3027
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology (Primary)		 CA A117995
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 PA MT195183

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
    • HAZEL HAWKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      911 SUNSET DRIVE
      HOLLISTER, CA 95023
    • NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER
      1441 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD
      SALINAS, CA 93906
    • SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      450 EAST ROMIE LANE
      SALINAS, CA 93901
    • SOUTHERN MONTEREY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      300 CANAL STREET
      KING CITY, CA 93930
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC
      5 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE
      MONTEREY, CA 93942
  • HOSPICE
    • CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC
      45 PLAZA CIRCLE
      SALINAS, CA 93901

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