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DICHEN ZHAO
NPI 1336178565
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Atlanta, GA

Active since July 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 851-8000(404) 851-6325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dichen Zhao NPPES

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

DICHEN ZHAO (NPI 1336178565) is an individual neurology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (55583) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336178565
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDICHEN ZHAO
Location Address1000 JOHNSON FERRY RDAtlanta, GA 30342-1606
Mailing Address1000 Johnson Ferry RdAtlanta, GA 30342-1606 · (404) 851-8000 · Fax (404) 851-6325
Phone(404) 851-8000
Fax(404) 851-6325
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1336178565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 55583
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dichen Zhao M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

Dichen Zhao 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 ID2466483557
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050829000607
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Dichen Zhao reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northside Primary Care Professional Services,llc
Same address
Family Medicine
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 466 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922397553 (855) 709-4535
Southern Regional Physicians Management Group, LLC
23 mi
Surgery
11 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW
Riverdale, GA 30274
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043677271 (770) 991-8000
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
41 mi
Family Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,172 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891745212 (770) 219-9000
Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc
85 mi
Multi-Specialty
777 HEMLOCK ST
Macon, GA 31201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184679482 (478) 633-6713
Augusta Specialty Hospitalists LLC
131 mi
Neurology
3623 J DEWEY GRAY CIR, SUITE 113
Augusta, GA 30909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164711297 (706) 855-0422
Phoebe Gastroenterology Associates
158 mi
Clinic/Center
2740 RAY KNIGHT WAY, STE 100
Albany, GA 31707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
  • 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659627131 (229) 312-0669

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
162 services149 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
147 services143 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
117 services87 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
29 services29 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 95819
The measurement of brain wave activity, known as an EEG, records the brain's electrical signals. It's performed when you're awake and asleep to monitor your brain's functioning. It helps in diagnosing conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological issues.
28 services27 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep 95822
The measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This is done when you're asleep or in a coma, to help understand brain function and identify any abnormalities.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110177
Location3651 Wheeler RoadAugusta, GA 30909 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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 20

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

SHELLEY S STATON PAAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (770) 645-9181
TYREL FOSTER MD
Nuclear Medicine
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6323
KEVIN DAVIS
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-8000
CAITLIN MARY YARDE
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6051
NICK TAHER M.D.
Hospitalist
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-8000
NORTHSIDE RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 662-2438
TAYEB AHMAD RAHIM
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (678) 553-7784
CHRISTOPHER AGOSTI PA
Physician Assistant
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-4000

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 Dichen Zhao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dichen Zhao is 1336178565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Dichen Zhao M.D..

Where is Dichen Zhao located?

Dichen Zhao practices at 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 851-8000.

What is Dichen Zhao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Dichen Zhao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dichen Zhao 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 Dichen Zhao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dichen Zhao reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Northside Primary Care Professional Services,llc (Atlanta, GA), Southern Regional Physicians Management Group, LLC (Riverdale, GA), Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc (Gainesville, GA), Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc (Macon, GA), Augusta Specialty Hospitalists LLC (Augusta, GA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Dichen Zhao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dichen Zhao accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Dichen Zhao 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 Dichen Zhao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dichen Zhao is affiliated with Doctors Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dichen Zhao was last updated on January 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.