Individual provider

Yang Zhang, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Ophthalmology Physician Medicare enrolled

Yang Zhang, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Chapel Hill, NC, registered under NPI 1588040844. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
2017-01497 NC Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology)… primary
D0080073 MD Ophthalmology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: NC, MD. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Ophthalmology
PAC ID
2961718226
Enrollment ID
I20171010000044

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. 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.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Maryland and North Carolina. The practice address on file is in Chapel Hill, NC, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

MD Maryland
Licence
D0080073
Specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Verify with the MD board →
NC North Carolina practice address
Licence
2017-01497
Specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology)…
Verify with the NC board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Retina Specialist covers

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207WX0107X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207WX0107X Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Retina Specialist 2017-01497 NC primary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician D0080073 MD

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.

NPI1588040844 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 9, 2015
Last updatedApr 2, 2021
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(984) 974-2020
The last update on file is Apr 2, 2021. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1588040844 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 5 8 8 0 4 0 8 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 7 8 0 4 0 8 8

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1588040844?
NPI 1588040844 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Yang Zhang, M.D. in Chapel Hill, NC. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Retina Specialist cover?
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
How do I contact Yang Zhang, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (984) 974-2020, last updated Apr 2, 2021. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Yang Zhang, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1588040844 a valid number?
Yes. 1588040844 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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