Emelia Dorothy Zhu, RD - Medicare Dietitian in Durham, NC

Emelia Dorothy Zhu, RD is a medicare enrolled "Dietitian, Registered" provider in Durham, North Carolina. She graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional. She is a member of the group practice Duke University Affiliated Physicians Inc and her current practice location is 5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 620-4921.

Emelia Dorothy Zhu is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number L003364) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1114255577.

Contact Information

Emelia Dorothy Zhu, RD
5213 S Alston Ave,
Durham, NC 27713-4430
(919) 620-4921
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameEmelia Dorothy Zhu
GenderFemale
SpecialityRegistered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional
Experience16 Years
Location5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Emelia Dorothy Zhu graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114255577
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/24/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517148018
  • Enrollment ID: I20110216000582

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Emelia Dorothy Zhu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114255577NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
133V00000XDietitian, Registered L003364 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Duke University Affiliated Physicians Inc3779489588459

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Emelia Dorothy Zhu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDuke University Affiliated Physicians Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316975972
PECOS PAC ID: 3779489588
Enrollment ID: O20031211000642

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Emelia Dorothy Zhu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Emelia Dorothy Zhu, RD
480 Ruin Creek Rd,
Henderson, NC 27536-2929

Ph: () -
Emelia Dorothy Zhu, RD
5213 S Alston Ave,
Durham, NC 27713-4430

Ph: (919) 620-4921

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