Yi Zheng, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Yi Zheng is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Yi Zheng, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 28+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 28+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2021 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste E105, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3391
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
626
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
455
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
885
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $127k
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.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$554 received from industry
20 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 Yi Zheng's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 20, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Mailing address
1871 Lamplight Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2958
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense
CMS Certification Number: 19050F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Yi Zheng
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Yi Zheng for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 Yi Zheng
Dr. Zheng is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 384-9276.
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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Contact Yi Zheng
Practice Location
2021 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste E105, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3391
Mailing Address
1871 Lamplight Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2958
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