Lirong Zhu, M.D., PH.D.

Sleep Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Also practices: NEUROLOGY

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lirong Zhu, M.D., PH.D. practices as part of a group sleep medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Rolla, MO. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MOSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Rolla26+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4234dNPPES updated 2014-10-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1605 Martin Springs Dr Suite 360b, Rolla, MO 65401-2982

Fax: (573) 458-6464
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.8%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

629

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

114

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,042

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $280k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologySleep Medicine in RollaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.

Taxonomy: 2084S0012X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 505164, Saint Louis, MO 63150-5164

Differs from practice location

Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Lirong Zhu

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lirong Zhu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rolla 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 Lirong Zhu

Dr. Zhu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rolla, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (573) 458-6380.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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