Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Zhang accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. 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 Paul J. Zhang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 319 Original Medicare patients and 1,161 services for Paul J. Zhang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Zhang's NPI number?
- 1710023379. 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 Paul J. 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 | 319 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,161 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)362 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure (88377)161 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)129 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)101 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)73 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)49%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Paul J. Zhang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. 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.
- Doylestown HospitalDoylestown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390203
- Hospital of University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390111
- Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390223
- Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390226
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Zhang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3400 Spruce St, Department of Pathology and Lab MedicinePhiladelphia, PA 19104 (215) 662‑6503
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Zhang as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Penn - Medical Group3,505 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Penn - Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710023379 |
| 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