Quick answers
- Does Tong Zhu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tong Zhu 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 Tong Zhu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 302 Original Medicare patients and 2,768 services for Tong Zhu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tong Zhu's NPI number?
- 1184853152. 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 Tong Zhu, 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 | 302 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,768 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,565 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)140 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)74 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)73 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression33%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Tong Zhu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tong Zhu 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.
- Memorial HospitalChester, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141338
- Mercy Hospital JeffersonCrystal City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260023
- Sparta Community HospitalSparta, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141349
- St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260179
Practice locations
Addresses where Tong Zhu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10435 Clayton Rd, Suite 120Saint Louis, MO 63131
- 1181 S State Route 157Edwardsville, IL 62025 (888) 363‑8333
- 12 Ginger Creek PkwyGlen Carbon, IL 62034 (314) 985‑3002
- 1300 N Market StSparta, IL 62286 (618) 443‑4138
- 203 E Grant StCoulterville, IL 62237 (618) 758‑2331
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tong Zhu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sparta Community Hospital D/B/A Quality Healthcare Clinics42 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Clinic Pain Management LLC22 clinicians in the group
- Apg Network, LLC17 clinicians in the group
- Gateway Pain Center Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other rehabilitation doctors in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sparta Community Hospital D/B/A Quality Healthcare Clinics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184853152 |
| 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