2026 NPPES data Basic Emergency Medical Technician NPI 1912560319 OD
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LUCY ZHU, OD

Basic Emergency Medical Technician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
640
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Basic Emergency Medical Technician avg: 341
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$29.48
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LUCY ZHU, OD is a Basic Emergency Medical Technician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 640 claims across 110 beneficiaries — 29% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $29.48 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LUCY ZHU, OD filed 640 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW YORK, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LUCY ZHU, OD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2019

NPI 1912560319

Primary specialty

Basic Emergency Medical Technician

Niche

2,039 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

640 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 341

Specialty distribution in New York

How Basic Emergency Medical Technician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Basic Emergency Medical Technician share within New York

1. Basic Emergency Medical Technician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Basic Emergency Medical Technician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Basic Emergency Medical Technician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Basic Emergency Medical Technician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) — 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).

LUCY ZHU, OD is a Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OD. NPI: 1912560319. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LUCY ZHU, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider holding OD credentials at 469 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027, with a listed phone of (848) 248-3138. NPI 1912560319 was issued on 04/22/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZHU 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 640 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $95K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count. 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.

Basic Emergency Medical Technician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,039 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 341 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

469 W 125TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10027

Provider Details

NPI 1912560319
Specialty Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Credentials OD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/22/2019

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 LUCY ZHU, OD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LUCY ZHU, OD. To verify LUCY ZHU, OD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LUCY ZHU, OD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 640 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

640
Total Claims
$95K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
838
Total Day Supply
23,966
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$85K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 28, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
268
Azelastine Hcl
84
Restasis
Cyclosporine
60
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
47
Timolol Maleate
34
Dorzolamide Hcl
31
Brimonidine Tartrate
28
Bimatoprost
15
Simbrinza
Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
14
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
11

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

Basic Emergency Medical Technician Overview

How LUCY ZHU, OD fits within the Basic Emergency Medical Technician landscape nationally.

2,039
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in US
52
States with Basic Emergency Medical Technician
341
Avg Claims per Provider

LUCY ZHU, OD's 640 claims are above the specialty average of 341.

Nearby Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZHU.

Compare Basic Emergency Medical Technician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCY ZHU, OD's specialty?
LUCY ZHU, OD specializes in Basic Emergency Medical Technician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: OD.
How much does LUCY ZHU, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCY ZHU, OD wrote 640 Medicare Part D claims totaling $95K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
Where is LUCY ZHU, OD located?
LUCY ZHU, OD is located at 469 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027. Phone: (848) 248-3138.
What is LUCY ZHU, OD's NPI number?
LUCY ZHU, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912560319, issued on 04/22/2019.
Does LUCY ZHU, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUCY ZHU, OD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
How many Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,039 Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider writes 341 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUCY ZHU, OD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCY ZHU, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Azelastine Hcl, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCY ZHU, OD accept Medicare?
LUCY ZHU, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 640 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCY ZHU, OD's credentials?
LUCY ZHU, OD's NPI is 1912560319 with credentials OD. 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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