Ren Yu Zhang, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Ren Yu Zhang is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Las Vegas, NV with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(702) 739-6467Las Vegas, NV
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ren Yu Zhang, MD has practiced colon & rectal surgery for 23+ years, working in independent practice. A University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry graduate since 2003, he brings 23+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Nevada
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 6 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in NVSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Las Vegas23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2830dNPPES updated 2018-08-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6020 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Fax: (702) 733-1689
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

24.77/100

Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-58.8 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

65.34%

Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+60.2 pts)

65.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 75% of reporting doctors in Nevada

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

Medicare Patients

225

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

56

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

176

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $56k

Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.

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
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+18%)39%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ 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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$7.2k received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ren Yu Zhang'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 · 2003

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

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

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2003)

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Ren Yu Zhang

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ren Yu Zhang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Vegas 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 Ren Yu Zhang

NPI records show Dr. Zhang as active with telehealth listed in Las Vegas, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (702) 739-6467.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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