Physician Profile
Joy Y. Zhao, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zhao
Joy Y. Zhao, MD practices neurology in Burien, WA. Joy is also listed as specializing in clinical neurophysiology. According to Medicare claims data, Joy cared for 160 Medicare patients across 350 services. The services billed most often include 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (206) 243-2187
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16122 8TH AVE SW SUITE D4
Burien, WA 98166
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
350 services · 160 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
43 |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
16 |
| 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 | Billing code | G2212 |
189 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
71 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
31 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other neurologists in Burien 5
Same specialty, same city.
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 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Zhao specialize in?
Dr. Zhao is a neurologist in Burien, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Zhao located?
Dr. Zhao is listed at 16122 8Th Ave Sw Suite D4, Burien, WA 98166. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zhao's phone number?
The number on file is (206) 243-2187. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zhao's NPI number?
Dr. Zhao's National Provider Identifier is 1275548992. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Zhao attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Zhao been practicing?
Dr. Zhao has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Zhao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zhao provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 9-10 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Zhao confirmed this information?
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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