2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1053359737 MD
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LIXIAN ZOU, MD

Nephrology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$716.29
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LIXIAN ZOU, MD filed 1,244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LIXIAN ZOU, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,244 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LIXIAN ZOU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LIXIAN ZOU, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2006

NPI 1053359737

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,244 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Nephrology Physician share within Arizona

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LIXIAN ZOU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9100 N 2ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85020, with a listed phone of (602) 943-1231. NPI 1053359737 was issued on 06/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZOU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $184K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9100 N 2ND ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85020

Provider Details

NPI 1053359737
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LIXIAN ZOU, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AKDHC LLC
PHOENIX, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LIXIAN ZOU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$716

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,244
Total Claims
$184K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,804
Total Day Supply
82,354
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.63
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 76, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LIXIAN ZOU, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Allopurinol
83
Lisinopril
79
Tamsulosin Hcl
66
Amlodipine Besylate
56
Atorvastatin Calcium
54
Furosemide
50
Sevelamer Carbonate
48
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
47
Spironolactone
47
Bumetanide
38

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How LIXIAN ZOU, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

LIXIAN ZOU, MD's 1,244 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZOU.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIXIAN ZOU, MD's specialty?
LIXIAN ZOU, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does LIXIAN ZOU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LIXIAN ZOU, MD wrote 1,244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $184K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
Where is LIXIAN ZOU, MD located?
LIXIAN ZOU, MD is located at 9100 N 2ND ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85020. Phone: (602) 943-1231.
What is LIXIAN ZOU, MD's NPI number?
LIXIAN ZOU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053359737, issued on 06/03/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LIXIAN ZOU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LIXIAN ZOU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Lisinopril, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LIXIAN ZOU, MD accept Medicare?
LIXIAN ZOU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,244 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LIXIAN ZOU, MD's credentials?
LIXIAN ZOU, MD's NPI is 1053359737 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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