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Pathology

Po Zhao, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. Po Zhao, MD is a pathologist at 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010. Phone: (202) 877-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Po Zhao had 736 Original Medicare patients and 3,141 services. NPI 1235390386. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Po Zhao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Po Zhao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Po Zhao 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 Po Zhao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 736 Original Medicare patients and 3,141 services for Po Zhao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Po Zhao's NPI number?
1235390386. 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 Po Zhao, 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 patients736
Services billed to Medicare3,141
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,110 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)650 services
  3. Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)375 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)216 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)210 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)39%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%

Hospitals where Po Zhao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Po Zhao 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Po Zhao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Po Zhao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MedStar Medical Group II LLC3,767 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in MedStar Medical Group II LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235390386
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians