Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Zhang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. 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 Richard L. Zhang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 561 Original Medicare patients and 777 services for Richard L. Zhang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Zhang's NPI number?
- 1588045108. 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 Richard L. 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 | 561 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 777 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)345 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)260 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)65 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)57 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)13 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Diabetes48%
- Anxiety47%
Hospitals where Richard L. Zhang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. 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.
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
- UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340027
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Zhang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 (919) 350‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Zhang as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wake Emergency Physicians PA270 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wake Emergency Physicians PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588045108 |
| 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