Dr. Yong Zhu, MD
16045 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98148 • +1-201-555-6248
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Burien Percentiles
NPI #1386755544 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Dr. Yong Zhu, MD (NPI #1386755544) practices Rheumatology in Burien, WA (98148) with sub-specialty concentration in 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 647 annual CMS services across 329 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Burien percentile) (-0.53σ vs WA state mean, 0th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Zhu is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 263 annual services, $206–$283 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 120/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 86/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-201-555-6248, Dr. Zhu's practice posts a $222.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($222.00 patient-logged median, 4.57/5 composite reality score over 24 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 19 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2007), Dr. Zhu coordinates 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 16045 1st Ave S (+1-201-555-6248).
Compared against Burien, WA Rheumatology peers
647 annual services across 329 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 263 | 12th | $206 – $283 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 120 | 12th | $163 – $224 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 86 | 12th | $284 – $389 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 57 | 12th | $215 – $294 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 46 | 12th | $284 – $389 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (13 HCPCS billing breadth) | 76 | 0th | $178 – $258 |
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Dr. Yong Zhu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Zhu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386755544 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98148) |
| Dr. Zhu Burien CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (647 CMS svcs; Z -0.527σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Burien, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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