Dr Hua Linda Zhou, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Johnston, RI

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Dr Hua Linda Zhou, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Johnston, Rhode Island. She graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Coastal Derm And Cosmetic Center, Inc and her current practice location is 1539 Atwood Ave, Suite 301, Johnston, Rhode Island. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 490-4515.

Dr Hua Linda Zhou is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number 11602) 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 1770538563.

Contact Information

Dr Hua Linda Zhou, MD
1539 Atwood Ave, Suite 301,
Johnston, RI 02919-3262
(401) 490-4515
(401) 490-4516

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hua Linda Zhou
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience41 Years
Location1539 Atwood Ave, Johnston, Rhode Island
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:
  • Dr Hua Linda Zhou graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770538563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709810633
  • Enrollment ID: I20050921000117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hua Linda Zhou such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770538563NPI-NPPES
7057865MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 11602 (Rhode Island)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Derm And Cosmetic Center, Inc67090044846

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. Dr Hua Linda Zhou allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThe Providence Community Health Centers Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053313593
PECOS PAC ID: 9335050962
Enrollment ID: O20040608000007
Entity NameCoastal Derm & Cosmetic Center, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528487683
PECOS PAC ID: 6709004484
Enrollment ID: O20140821000021

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. Dr Hua Linda Zhou 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
Dr Hua Linda Zhou, MD
1539 Atwood Ave, Suite 301,
Johnston, RI 02919-3262

Ph: (401) 490-4515		Dr Hua Linda Zhou, MD
1539 Atwood Ave, Suite 301,
Johnston, RI 02919-3262

Ph: (401) 490-4515

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Dermatology Doctors in Johnston, RI

Amylynne J Frankel, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1524 Atwood Ave Ste 321, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-239-1800    Fax: 401-239-1801
Dr. Frank A Veltri, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1524 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-831-2213    Fax: 401-421-1285

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