NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1447238134 M.D.
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Acupuncturist in Flushing, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
725
Medicare Part D claims · 286 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. filed 725 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Acupuncturist in Flushing, New York, prescribing 98% generic.
- 725
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- ≥71st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
725 ≥ 71st percentile 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
725 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Acupuncturist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acupuncturist provider holding M.D. credentials at 4160 MAIN ST STE 201B, Flushing, NY, 11355, with a listed phone of (646) 623-3009. NPI 1447238134 was issued on 01/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 725 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 286 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1447238134 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/04/2006 |
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 Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.. To verify Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'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 · Generic-heavy
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Acupuncturist average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 725 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.
725
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
286
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 727
- Total Day Supply
- 14,683
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (1.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
381 claims
- Gabapentin 147
Gabapentin
147 claims
- Celecoxib 68
Celecoxib
68 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 54
Diclofenac Sodium
54 claims
- Diclofenac Epolamine 13
Diclofenac Epolamine
13 claims
- Naproxen 11
Naproxen
11 claims
- Tenofovir Disoprox… 11
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 381 |
| Gabapentin | 147 |
| Celecoxib | 68 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 54 |
| Diclofenac Epolamine | 13 |
| Naproxen | 11 |
| Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s 725 claims are below the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zhang.
Dr. Najeeb Abdul
AP,L.AC
Nanuet, NY
Dr. Aiesha Abel
L.AC.
New York, NY
Dr. Phyllis Abend
LMT, LAC
New Paltz, NY
Dr. Jacqueline Abisror
MS LAC
New York, NY
Dr. Ilona Abitbol
L.AC
Bronx, NY
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Flushing, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. wrote 725 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 286 beneficiaries.
Where is Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. located? ▼
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. is located at 4160 MAIN ST STE 201B, Flushing, NY, 11355. Phone: (646) 623-3009.
What is Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447238134, issued on 01/04/2006.
Does Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Gabapentin, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 725 Part D claims and 286 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Xiaoliang Zhang, M.D.'s NPI is 1447238134 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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