Physician Profile
Andrew Zhao, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zhao
Andrew Zhao, MD is a healthcare provider in Brainerd, MN specializing in family medicine — sports medicine. Andrew is also listed as specializing in family medicine and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 13,574 services to 692 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (218) 829-7812
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2014 S 6TH ST
Brainerd, MN 56401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,574 services · 692 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
136 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
55 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
45 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
24 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
30 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
12,845 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
124 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Zhao?
Dr. Zhao is a family doctor in Brainerd, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zhao's address?
Dr. Zhao is listed at 2014 S 6Th St, Brainerd, MN 56401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Zhao?
The number on file is (218) 829-7812. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Zhao?
Dr. Zhao's National Provider Identifier is 1679937767. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Zhao train?
Dr. Zhao attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Zhao have?
Dr. Zhao has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Zhao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zhao performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Zhao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zhao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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