Yong Zhu, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Burien, WA

Yong Zhu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Burien, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group and his current practice location is 16045 1st Ave S, Burien, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 965-4100.

Yong Zhu is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00046506) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386755544.

Contact Information

Yong Zhu, MD
16045 1st Ave S,
Burien, WA 98148-1401
(206) 965-4100
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameYong Zhu
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience39 Years
Location16045 1st Ave S, Burien, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Yong Zhu graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386755544
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143310045
  • Enrollment ID: I20071215000133

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Yong Zhu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386755544NPI-NPPES
374898OtherWASTATE L&I
500601339MedicaidOR
1091614MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology MD28769 (Oregon)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology MD00046506 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Highline Medical CenterBurien, WAHospital
Harrison Medical CenterBremerton, WAHospital
St Anthony HospitalGig harbor, WAHospital
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WAHospital
St Francis Community HospitalFederal way, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661115

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Yong Zhu, MD
16045 1st Ave S,
Burien, WA 98148-1401

Ph: (206) 965-4100
Yong Zhu, MD
16045 1st Ave S,
Burien, WA 98148-1401

Ph: (206) 965-4100

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