CHRISTOPHER ZIXIANG ZHENG MD
NPI 1285130005
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Saint Paul, MN

Active since April 02, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102(651) 726-6200(651) 726-6201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2025, Jun 6, 2022, Apr 29, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Christopher Zixiang Zheng Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ZIXIANG ZHENG MD (NPI 1285130005) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (71087) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allina United Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285130005
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ZIXIANG ZHENGCredential: MD
Location Address225 SMITH AVE N STE 501Saint Paul, MN 55102-2545
Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (651) 726-6200 · Fax (651) 726-6201
Fax(651) 726-6201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1285130005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 71087
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 71087 (MN)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 71087 (MN)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905-0002 · Phone (507) 284-2511
Location 22301 Erwin RoadDurham, NC 27710 · Phone (919) 684-8111

Accepted 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

Christopher Zixiang Zheng Md 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 ID5799164380
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220628003031
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Zheng reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
225 SMITH AVE N, STE 300
St Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,609 clinicians in this Medicare group
Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Allina United Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240038
Location333 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55102 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240057
Location800 East 28th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55407 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55102 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 13

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

Physician Assistant
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

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 Christopher Zheng's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Zheng is 1285130005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2018.

Where is Christopher Zheng located?

Christopher Zheng practices at 225 Smith Ave N Ste 501, Saint Paul, MN 55102. The listed phone number is (651) 726-6200.

What is Christopher Zheng's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Christopher Zheng enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Zheng's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Zheng reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Allina Health System (St Paul, MN) and Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN). Each 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 Christopher Zheng's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Zheng accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Christopher 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 Christopher Zheng affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Zheng is affiliated with Allina United Hospital and Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Zheng was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.