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MICHAEL ZHIHENG YU M.D.
NPI 1376779140
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Bellaire, TX

Active since June 06, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6750 WEST LOOP S STE 855, BELLAIRE, TX 77401(713) 461-1234 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2022, Dec 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Michael Zhiheng Yu M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL ZHIHENG YU M.D. (NPI 1376779140) is an individual nephrology provider in Bellaire, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7730) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376779140
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL ZHIHENG YUCredential: M.D.
Location Address6750 WEST LOOP S STE 855Bellaire, TX 77401-4112
Mailing AddressPo Box 272672Houston, TX 77277-2672 · (713) 461-1234
Phone(713) 461-1234
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1376779140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P7730
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License P7730 (TX)
6750 WEST LOOP S STE 855, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Zhiheng Yu M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Zhiheng Yu 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 ID8527380708
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141124002074
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.
1,115 services304 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.
85 services79 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
54 services48 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
35 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450684
Location18951 Memorial NorthHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77401 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%42 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$67.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

HILLHOUSE MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6750 WEST LOOP S STE 855
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 461-1234

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 Michael Yu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Yu is 1376779140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2009. The provider is also known as Zhiheng Yu M.D..

Where is Michael Yu located?

Michael Yu practices at 6750 West Loop S Ste 855, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (713) 461-1234.

What is Michael Yu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Michael Yu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Yu 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.

What insurance does Michael Yu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and UnitedHealthcare list Michael Yu 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 Michael Yu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Yu is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Yu was last updated on March 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.