Lisa Li Zhu

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Lisa Li Zhu is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Encino, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(818) 461-8148Encino, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lisa Li Zhu specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Encino, CA in independent practice. Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (class of 2015), she has been practicing for over 11 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 418 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Encino11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1986dNPPES updated 2020-12-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

15503 Ventura Blvd Ste 170, Encino, CA 91436-3145

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

86.1/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.08%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

≈ Same as national average

5.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.9%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

154

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

181

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

571

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $202k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

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 (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+18%)36%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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. Graduated medical school · 2015

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. Board certified · Dec 14, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191326

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lisa Li Zhu

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

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

NPI records show Dr. Zhu as active with telehealth listed in Encino, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 461-8148.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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