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Based in West Palm Beach, FL, Tao Zhang, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Tao is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Medicare claims data shows Tao provided 1,994 services to 1,225 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure, and preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present. NPI 1285616599 identifies this record in the national registry.
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2013 PONCE DE LEON AVE PAL BEACH PATHOLOGY PA
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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1,994 services · 1,225 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of surgical specimen | Imaging | 76098 |
21 | As often as other peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
561 | As often as other peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
426 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
224 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
222 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
177 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
158 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique | Lab test | 88108 |
57 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination | Lab test | 88300 |
43 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block | Lab test | 88331 |
42 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Zhang is a pathologist in West Palm Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Zhang is listed at 2013 Ponce de Leon Ave Pal Beach Pathology Pa, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (561) 659-0770. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Zhang's National Provider Identifier is 1285616599. 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
Dr. Zhang attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Zhang has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zhang performs imaging including x-ray of surgical specimen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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