Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joy Zhao, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Burien, WA

  • NPI 1275548992
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16122 8Th Ave Sw, Suite D4
Burien, WA 981662967
(206) 243-2187
fax (206) 246-1583

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2020
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00043896
Medicaid
WA #8410391

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275548992. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
468
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$47,790
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 246 56 $34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 92 60 $185
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 61 30 $112
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 38 38 $239
95911 Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 20 16 $238
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 11 11 $151

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Burien Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,126
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 7 $286.98
Neurelis, INC. 5 $208.32
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 7 $184.73
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $184.42
Eisai INC. 4 $86.83
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $38.47
Acorda Therapeutics, INC 1 $25.68
LivaNova USA, INC. 1 $24.61
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $23.66
Emd Serono, INC. 1 $22.52
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $21.04
Pfizer INC. 1 $18.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,023
Education
$103

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
517
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$42,908
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 66 13 $2,870
Topiramate Generic 62 0 $1,948
Lamotrigine Generic 57 11 $1,848
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 42 0 $1,194
Gabapentin Generic 38 11 $1,344
Dilantin (Phenytoin Sodium Extended) Brand 36 0 $1,870
Donepezil Hcl Generic 33 0 $1,402
Phenytoin Sodium Extended Generic 32 0 $1,203
Phenobarbital Generic 26 0 $537
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 25 0 $488

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joy Zhao's medical specialty?
Dr. Joy Zhao practices Neurology Physician in Burien, WA.
Where does Dr. Joy Zhao practice?
Dr. Joy Zhao practices at 16122 8Th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 981662967. Office phone: 2062432187.
What is Dr. Joy Zhao's NPI?
Dr. Joy Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275548992, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joy Zhao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joy Zhao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joy Zhao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS 95886). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.