Quick answers
- Does Song Zang accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Song Zang may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Song Zang see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 550 Original Medicare patients and 16,328 services for Song Zang. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Song Zang's NPI number?
- 1821203233. 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 Song Zang, 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 | 550 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,328 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,900 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)402 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)397 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)205 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)130 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol67%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression38%
- Osteoporosis38%
Hospitals where Song Zang works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Song Zang 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.
- Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040055
- Freeman Health System - Freeman WestJoplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260137
- Labette HealthParsons, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170120
Practice locations
Addresses where Song Zang is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 708 Lexington AveFort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 226‑3132
- 931 E 32nd StJoplin, MO 64804 (417) 347‑4374
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Song Zang as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Freeman-Oak Hill Health System394 clinicians in the group
- Danny Silver MD PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Freeman-Oak Hill Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821203233 |
| 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