Quick answers
- Does Hui J. Zhao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hui J. 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 Hui J. Zhao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 552 Original Medicare patients and 3,258 services for Hui J. Zhao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hui J. Zhao's NPI number?
- 1629125414. 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 Hui J. 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 patients | 552 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,258 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (J0885)1,460 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)636 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)276 services
- Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)214 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)158 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
Hospitals where Hui J. Zhao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hui J. 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.
- Abrazo Scottsdale CampusPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030083
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030038
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030087
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030123
Practice locations
Addresses where Hui J. Zhao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16620 N 40th St, Suite B4Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 559‑5770
- 7301 E 2nd St, Suite 118Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 994‑1238
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hui J. Zhao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Akdhc LLC129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Phoenix
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Akdhc LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629125414 |
| 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