Dr James Shanwei Zu, MD, PHD - Medicare Neurology in Edison, NJ

Dr James Shanwei Zu, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Edison, New Jersey. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. His current practice location is 3 Progress Street, Suite 102, Edison, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 756-5733.

Dr James Shanwei Zu is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number MA071307) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083787824.

Contact Information

Dr James Shanwei Zu, MD, PHD
3 Progress Street, Suite 102,
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 756-5733
(908) 756-4483

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Shanwei Zu
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience41 Years
Location3 Progress Street, Edison, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Shanwei Zu graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083787824
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749212579
  • Enrollment ID: I20050901000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Shanwei Zu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083787824NPI-NPPES
8757801MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology MA071307 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jfk Medical CenterEdison, NJHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Shanwei Zu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJames Zu, Md,pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881889012
PECOS PAC ID: 8022103670
Enrollment ID: O20070927000736

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Shanwei Zu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Shanwei Zu, MD, PHD
3 Progress Street, Suite 102,
Edison, NJ 08820

Ph: (908) 756-5733
Dr James Shanwei Zu, MD, PHD
3 Progress Street, Suite 102,
Edison, NJ 08820

Ph: (908) 756-5733

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