Catherine Zhu, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Catherine Zhu is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Orange, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(714) 456-8888Orange, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Catherine Zhu, M.D. in person in Orange or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum.

1 of 63 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in CASee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Orange10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 603dNPPES updated 2024-09-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868-3201

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

43.33%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+38.2 pts)

43.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Prescription Recipients

22

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

30

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $631

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Industry Payment Transparency

$33 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

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Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Catherine Zhu's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

  2. Board certified · Sep 26, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868-3219

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194098

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Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Catherine Zhu

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Zhu for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Orange required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catherine Zhu

Dr. Zhu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orange, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 456-8888.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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