Quick answers
- Does Jing W. Zhang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jing W. 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 Jing W. Zhang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 6,951 Original Medicare patients and 15,614 services for Jing W. Zhang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jing W. Zhang's NPI number?
- 1174582084. 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 Jing W. 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 | 6,951 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,614 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)13,204 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)692 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)642 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)452 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)444 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Jing W. Zhang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jing W. 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.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
Practice locations
Addresses where Jing W. Zhang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1706 Saint Julian PlColumbia, SC 29204 (803) 771‑7506
- 1777 Saint Julian PlColumbia, SC 29204 (803) 771‑7506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jing W. Zhang as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Dermatology GRP27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Dermatology GRP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174582084 |
| 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