Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zhicheng Li, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Pain Medicine Physician · Cary, NC

  • NPI 1740365063
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
530 New Waverly Pl Ste 105
Cary, NC 275187414
(919) 897-8895
fax (919) 561-4863
Additional location
702 Newman RD
New Bern, NC 285625238
(252) 637-7860

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 7, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2010-01547

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740365063. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
333
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$43,699
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 192 58 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $158
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 37 25 $109
20552 Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 21 15 $36
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 21 16 $243
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 16 16 $208

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Cary Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,035
Transactions
107
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 28 $5,688.06
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 29 $606.53
Nevro Corp. 7 $453.33
Lundbeck LLC 12 $360.58
Lilly USA, LLC 7 $205.55
Abbott Laboratories 6 $203.80
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $147.66
Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC 2 $109.85
Eisai INC. 5 $105.10
Pfizer INC. 3 $50.59
Ucb, INC. 1 $36.45
Saluda Medical Americas, INC. 1 $25.26
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $23.70
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $18.23

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$5,250
Food and Beverage
$2,767
Travel and Lodging
$15
Education
$2

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
145
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$5,786
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 47 20 $327
Prednisone Generic 23 18 $327
Topiramate Generic 20 0 $114
Gabapentin Generic 19 0 $102
Pregabalin Generic 19 0 $4,752
Propranolol Hcl Generic 17 0 $165

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Zhicheng Li's medical specialty?
Dr. Zhicheng Li practices Neurology Physician in Cary, NC.
Where does Dr. Zhicheng Li practice?
Dr. Zhicheng Li practices at 530 New Waverly Pl Ste 105, Cary, NC 275187414. Office phone: 9198978895.
What is Dr. Zhicheng Li's NPI?
Dr. Zhicheng Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740365063, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zhicheng Li accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zhicheng Li accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zhicheng Li commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 77002). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.