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General Surgery

Richard Zheng, MD

Works at hospitals in Abington, PA · Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Richard Zheng, MD is a general surgeon at 1101 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Phone: (800) 533-3669. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1265828438. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Zheng, 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 Richard Zheng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Zheng 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.
What is Richard Zheng's NPI number?
1265828438. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard Zheng works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Zheng 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 Richard Zheng is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Jefferson University Physicians1,531 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Jefferson University Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265828438
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians