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MENG ZHAO MD
NPI 1851385009
Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, CA

Active since September 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
35800 BOB HOPE DR STE 255, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270(760) 773-3379 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 30, 2025, Feb 16, 2022, Dec 6, 2021 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2019).

About Meng Zhao Md NPPES

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

MENG ZHAO MD (NPI 1851385009) is an individual internal medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California, licensed in California (C53907) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851385009
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMENG ZHAOCredential: MD
Location Address35800 BOB HOPE DR STE 255Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1786
Mailing AddressPo Box 35380Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380 · (702) 579-3203
Phone(760) 773-3379
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateSeptember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 202510 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1851385009 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C53907✔ Licensed in MO · 2011005795
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
35800 BOB HOPE DR STE 255, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 119200 E 37th Ter SIndependence, MO 64057-2323 · Phone (816) 335-3007
Location 2205 NW R D Mize Rd Ste 400Blue Springs, MO 64014-2520 · Phone (816) 228-9841 · Fax (816) 228-8667

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid206572406MO

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

Meng Zhao 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 ID7618930660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231013002456
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Meng Zhao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group
82 mi
Addiction Medicine
14591 NEWPORT AVE
Tustin, CA 92780
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,052 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891981502 (714) 442-4864

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 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
166 services105 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
74 services49 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 99441
A telephone medical discussion with a physician is a brief, 5-10 minute call where you can discuss your health concerns. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without needing to visit a clinic. It's important to prepare questions in advance to make the most of this time.
45 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
37 services31 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
31 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
26 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92270 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$104.64 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
100%150 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
100%93 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 19

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
19 suppliers63 claims148 services$6.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
11 suppliers23 claims34 services$0.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier12 claims1,140 services$1.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$28.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims23 services$1.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims47 services$15.46 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 2

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

MARIA ILIANA POPESCU MD PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
35800 BOB HOPE DR STE 255
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Riverside County (760) 350-7655
MR. CARLOS COLON JR. MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
35800 BOB HOPE DR STE 255
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Riverside County (951) 773-3379

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 Meng Zhao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meng Zhao is 1851385009. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 2, 2005.

Where is Meng Zhao located?

Meng Zhao practices at 35800 Bob Hope Dr Ste 255, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. The listed phone number is (760) 773-3379.

What is Meng Zhao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Meng Zhao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meng Zhao 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 Meng Zhao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meng Zhao reassigns Medicare benefits to Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group (Tustin, CA). 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 Meng Zhao'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 Meng Zhao was last updated on November 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.