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DR. VIVIAN LIN ZHU MD
NPI 1528626736
Otolaryngology in Louisville, KY

Active since June 03, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 583-3687 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2025, Jun 17, 2024, Jun 3, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Vivian Lin Zhu Md NPPES

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

DR. VIVIAN LIN ZHU MD (NPI 1528626736) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (TP627) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528626736
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIVIAN LIN ZHUCredential: MD
Location Address401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170Louisville, KY 40202-5701
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(502) 583-3687
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1528626736 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · TP627✔ Licensed in TN · 70471✔ Licensed in IA · R-11497
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170, Louisville, KY 40202
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-2201 · Fax (319) 356-4547
Location 23601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232-1009 · Phone (615) 322-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Dr. Vivian Lin Zhu 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 ID749515658
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250909001830
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180040
Location200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

University Of Louisville Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180141
Location530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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 17

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

BAILEY LAPAUGH
Audiologist
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-3687
ZIAD A KATRIB MD
Otolaryngology
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-3687
DR. HANNAH PEARL BORTON AUD
Audiologist
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-3687
DANIELA NEAMTU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-4271
JUSTIN LAU
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-4410
DR. HAMMAM ABDULKARIM ALMAKADMA AU.D.
Audiologist
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-3277
DAVID ISAAC ZIMMER MD
Otolaryngology
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-3687
CAROLINE NUSS AU.D
Audiologist
401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 583-3687

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 Vivian Zhu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivian Zhu is 1528626736. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2019.

Where is Vivian Zhu located?

Vivian Zhu practices at 401 E Chestnut St Unit 170, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 583-3687.

What is Vivian Zhu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Vivian Zhu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivian Zhu 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 Vivian Zhu accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Oscar Insurance Company list Vivian Zhu 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 Vivian Zhu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vivian Zhu is affiliated with Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare and University Of Louisville Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivian Zhu was last updated on August 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.