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DR. YU HELEN ZHANG M.D.
NPI 1376705590
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since June 29, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6411 FANNIN STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-4000(713) 704-2658 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Yu Helen Zhang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. YU HELEN ZHANG M.D. (NPI 1376705590) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P3844) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376705590
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. YU HELEN ZHANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address6411 FANNIN STREETHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin Street, Msb 2. 136Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-5301 · Fax (713) 500-0695
Phone(713) 704-4000
Fax(713) 704-2658
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1376705590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P3844
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
6411 FANNIN STREET, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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. Yu Helen Zhang 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 ID3577781905
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160322000239
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 Yu Zhang reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
0.1 mi
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 2.136
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831142751 (713) 500-5301
Baylor College Of Medicine
15 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY SOUTH
Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316921026 (713) 378-8930

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
32 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

HIDEHIRO TAKEI M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
SYED GHAZI UR-REHMAN RIZVI MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County No phone listed
NGOC BAO PHAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (346) 370-1526
NAVNEET NARULA M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
DENISSE LEZA RINCON M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
JOANNE B PRASHAD MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 778-0601
MAHMOUD M ELSAYAD M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6411 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
DR. AHMED MOHAMED KAMEL ABDEL AAL MD, PHD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6411 FANNIN STREET, MSB 2.130B
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-1782

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 Yu Zhang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yu Zhang is 1376705590. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2008.

Where is Yu Zhang located?

Yu Zhang practices at 6411 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-4000.

What is Yu Zhang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Yu Zhang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yu Zhang 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 Yu Zhang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yu Zhang reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Pasadena, TX). 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 Yu Zhang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Yu Zhang accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Yu Zhang 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 Yu Zhang affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yu Zhang is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yu Zhang was last updated on January 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.