CHEN ZHAO MD PHD – NPI #1316263213
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

CHEN ZHAO is a pathologist located in CLEVELAND, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316263213 to CHEN ZHAO on April 16, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Oct 30, 2023. 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 CHEN ZHAO below.

NPI Profile for
CHEN ZHAO

NPI Number
1316263213
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHEN ZHAO
Credentials
MD PHD
Primary location
10701 EAST BLVD
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 791-3800 Fax: (216) 231-3489
Mailing address
10701 EAST BLVD.
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
CLEVELAND, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 791-3800 Fax: (162) 313-4892
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 27, 2023

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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
207ZP0101X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology (Primary)		 PA MD449090

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
CHEN ZHAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND
      11100 EUCLID AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44106

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