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MELISSA SONG ZHOU MD
NPI 1609499201
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since May 19, 2020PECOS Enrolled
725 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 497-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2026, Jul 5, 2023, Jun 16, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Song Zhou Md NPPES

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

MELISSA SONG ZHOU MD (NPI 1609499201) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A187045) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609499201
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA SONG ZHOUCredential: MD
Location Address725 WELCH RDPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Mailing Address725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601 · (650) 497-8000
Phone(650) 497-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1609499201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0210X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A187045
Definition
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License A187045 (CA)
725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Song Zhou Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2567926413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260710003598
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 Melissa Zhou reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
Same address
Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417907940 (650) 498-6762
Stanford Health Care
0.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
Stanford, CA 94305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,258 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437292927 (650) 723-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

EIRI INENAGA MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8218
WENDY LEIGH ADAMS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KEVIN WEI-HAN CHI MD
Pediatrics
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
ASHEEN RAMA MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
CRYSTAL LEE MACKALL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KRISTI LYNNE O'CONNOR OT
Occupational Therapist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
LAUREN GENNA ROOS NP
Nurse Practitioner
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
SHALINI MITTAL MD
Hospitalist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000

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 Melissa Zhou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Zhou is 1609499201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2020.

Where is Melissa Zhou located?

Melissa Zhou practices at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 497-8000.

What is Melissa Zhou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Melissa Zhou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Zhou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Zhou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Zhou reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA) and Stanford Health Care (Stanford, CA). 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 Melissa Zhou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Zhou was last updated on July 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.