Hong Zhao
Hong Zhao is an Internal Medicine Physician in Sugar Land, TX, registered under NPI 1003163130. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Sugar Land, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 9, 2026. Parking is available about 0.24 mi away. There is EV charging 0.33 mi from the office (Tesla Supercharger) — useful if you are driving in from out of town. A pharmacy sits 0.48 mi from the entrance (CVS Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.48 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 437 ft ~2 min
Parking 658 ft ~3 min
Restaurant IHOP 0.20 mi ~5 min
16530 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land 77479
Parking 0.24 mi ~5 min
Restaurant Olive Garden 0.26 mi ~6 min
5005 Sweetwater Boulevard, Sugar Land 77479
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Restaurant LongHorn Steakhouse 0.28 mi ~6 min
16746 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land 77479
Coffee Starbucks 0.30 mi ~7 min
EV charging Tesla Supercharger 0.33 mi ~7 min
Convenience Honey Farms 0.35 mi ~8 min
16760 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land 77479
Grocery Kroger 0.35 mi ~7 min
4825 Sweetwater Boulevard, Sugar Land 77479
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Convenience Imperial Convenience & Gifts 0.36 mi ~8 min
Gas station Exxon 0.36 mi ~8 min
Coffee Starbucks 0.37 mi ~8 min
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 0.45 mi ~10 min
16515 Lexington Boulevard, Sugar Land 77479
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; 13:30-14:00 closed "lunch"
Coffee Starbucks 0.48 mi ~10 min
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 0.48 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 741519 | TX | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| AP122100 | TX | Internal Medicine Physician primary |
This provider holds licence 741519 issued in TX. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner
- PAC ID
- 2062752173
- Enrollment ID
- I20190327000087
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Internal Medicine covers
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164W00000X | Licensed Practical Nurse | 741519 | TX | |
| 207R00000X | Internal Medicine Physician | AP122100 | TX | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003163130 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Last updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Practice address |
16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL Sugar Land, TX 77479 (713) 480-1021 |
| Mailing address |
5606 BISSONNET, APT100. Houston, TX 77081 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Sum = 50 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.