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DR. RICHARD ZHENG M.D.
NPI 1265828438
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since April 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 620, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107(215) 955-6864(215) 955-2878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Zheng M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD ZHENG M.D. (NPI 1265828438) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD463023) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265828438
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD ZHENGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 620Philadelphia, PA 19107-4316
Mailing Address1015 Walnut St Ste 620Philadelphia, PA 19107-5005 · (215) 955-6864 · Fax (215) 955-2878
Phone(215) 955-6864
Fax(215) 955-2878
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1265828438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD463023
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
1015 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Zheng M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1850611732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241217002094
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Zheng reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Jefferson University Physicians
0.1 mi
General Practice
33 S. 9TH STREET
Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,739 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326093675 (215) 955-0000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390174
Location111 South 11th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abington Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abington, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390231
Location1200 Old York RoadAbington, PA 19001 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19107 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$180.99 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VINCENZO R. SANGUINETI MD PC
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 825
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 592-8641
DR. DONNA D CARSTENS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 1300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 923-7685
DR. PHYLLIS R. FLOMENBERG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 1020
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-7785
VINCENZO R SANGUINETI MD PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1015 CHESTNUT ST, JEFFERSON BUILDING, SUITE 825
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 592-8641
KAREN LOOS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1015 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 955-4730
FRANKLIN GEORGE MALESON M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1015 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 925-0543
TODAY'S WOMAN GLOBAL HEALTH LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 1506
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (267) 979-8400
DR. JOHN R COHN M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
1015 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 1300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Philadelphia County (215) 923-7685

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Zheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Zheng is 1265828438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2015.

Where is Richard Zheng located?

Richard Zheng practices at 1015 Chestnut St Suite 620, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The listed phone number is (215) 955-6864.

What is Richard Zheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Richard Zheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Zheng is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Zheng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Zheng reassigns Medicare benefits to Jefferson University Physicians (Philadelphia, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Zheng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Zheng accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Richard Zheng as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Richard Zheng affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Zheng is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Abington Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Zheng was last updated on October 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.