Quick answers
- Does Cheng-Cheng Zhu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheng-Cheng 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 Cheng-Cheng Zhu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 717 services for Cheng-Cheng Zhu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheng-Cheng Zhu's NPI number?
- 1518346436. 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 Cheng-Cheng 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 | 313 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 717 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)121 services
- Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (64493)51 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
- Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level (64494)48 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Anxiety31%
- Diabetes27%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Cheng-Cheng Zhu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cheng-Cheng 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.
- The University of Vermont Health Network - ChamplPlattsburgh, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330250
- University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health CareBurlington, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470003
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheng-Cheng Zhu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401 (802) 847‑0000
- 75 Beekman StPlattsburgh, NY 12901 (518) 561‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cheng-Cheng Zhu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Vermont Medical Center Inc1,208 clinicians in the group
- Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center361 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Burlington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burlington, VT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Vermont Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518346436 |
| 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