Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten, MD, PHD
Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Augusta, GA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten, MD, PHD has practiced internal medicine for 9+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 883dNPPES updated 2023-12-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.04%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
13.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.3%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
161
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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.
$778 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
9 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Augusta 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 Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten
Dr. Zhang-Velten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Augusta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 721-7005.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
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