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- 2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817
About Dr. Zhao
Based in Sacramento, CA, Nina W. Zhao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Nina cared for 458 Medicare patients across 594 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope. NPI 1073923710 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (415) 476-4952
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2521 STOCKTON BLVD STE 7200
Sacramento, CA 95817
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
594 services · 458 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
103 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
86 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, 3.0 cm or more | Procedure | 43233 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope, 3.0 cm or more | Procedure | 43214 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Evaluation, recording, and interpretation of swallowing using an endoscope | Treatment | 92613 |
31 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
101 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
78 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Sacramento 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nina W. Zhao's specialty?
Nina W. Zhao is an otolaryngology (ent) in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nina W. Zhao?
Nina W. Zhao is listed at 2521 Stockton Blvd Ste 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nina W. Zhao?
The number on file is (415) 476-4952. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Nina W. Zhao's NPI number?
Nina W. Zhao's National Provider Identifier is 1073923710. 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
What is Nina W. Zhao's education?
Nina W. Zhao attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nina W. Zhao been practicing?
Nina W. Zhao has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nina W. Zhao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nina W. Zhao performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope and balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, 3.0 cm or more; provides treatments such as evaluation, recording, and interpretation of swallowing using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nina W. Zhao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nina W. Zhao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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