Quick answers
- Does Meilin Zhang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meilin Zhang accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Meilin Zhang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 413 Original Medicare patients and 1,545 services for Meilin Zhang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meilin Zhang's NPI number?
- 1083692727. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Meilin Zhang, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 413 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,545 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)621 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)574 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)146 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)54 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)30 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Arthritis50%
Hospitals where Meilin Zhang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meilin Zhang at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Richmond University Medical CenterStaten Island, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330028
- Staten Island University HospitalStaten Island, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330160
Practice locations
Addresses where Meilin Zhang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1366 Victory BlvdStaten Island, NY 10301 (718) 273‑3400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meilin Zhang as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Staten Island Nephrology PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Staten Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Staten Island, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Staten Island Nephrology PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083692727 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians