Richard Hang Zou, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Richard Hang Zou is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(412) 784-5888Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard Hang Zou, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 228 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 888dNPPES updated 2023-12-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Pulmonary Consultants - Upmc 200 Delafield Road, Suite 2040, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Fax: (412) 784-5281
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

77.51/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

49.4%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-33.4 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

221

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

76

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

263

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $68k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+36%)56%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · 2016

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 16, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in PittsburghAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Upmc Montefiore Nw 628 3459 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Richard Hang Zou

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Hang Zou for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Richard Hang Zou

NPI records show Dr. Zou as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 784-5888.

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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