DR. VIVIAN LIN ZHU MD
NPI 1528626736
Otolaryngology in Louisville, KY
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
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 2
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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Vivian Zhu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Louisville, KY 40202
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
- 2,337 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.
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, KYUniversity Of Louisville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KYPhysician 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.
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.
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Vivian Zhu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vivian Zhu reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Louisville Physicians, Inc (Louisville, KY). The 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 Vivian Zhu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Vivian Zhu accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 14 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.
# Dr. Vivian Lin Zhu, MD · NPI 1528626736
Otolaryngology physician in Louisville, Kentucky. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 3, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1528626736 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 3, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** TP627 (Kentucky)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 170, Louisville, KY 40202-5701
- **Phone:** (502) 583-3687
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Of Louisville Physicians, Inc (NPI 1326318973, Louisville, KY), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 19, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1528626736) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.