Zihao Wu, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Columbia, MO

Zihao Wu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Texas Health Physicians Group and his current practice location is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 884-4854.

Zihao Wu is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2010035688) 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 1982844882.

Contact Information

Zihao Wu, MD
1 Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001
(573) 884-4854
(573) 884-6054



Physician's Profile

Full NameZihao Wu
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience31 Years
Location1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri
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:
  • Zihao Wu graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982844882
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/05/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416002498
  • Enrollment ID: I20220518000713

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Zihao Wu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982844882NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 2010035688 (Missouri)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 2010035688 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort WorthFort worth, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Health Physicians Group43855359541182

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Entity NameTexas Health Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174573596
PECOS PAC ID: 4385535954
Enrollment ID: O20040323000759

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Zihao Wu, MD
Po Box 843966,
Kansas City, MO 64184-3966

Ph: (573) 884-3300
Zihao Wu, MD
1 Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001

Ph: (573) 884-4854

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