Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Zhiyong Yang, MD, PHD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1053794784

Zhiyong Yang, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmology in Houston, Texas. Qualified in 1996, 30 years ago. Practices with UT Physicians, a 203-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Maryland and Texas.

Years since qualifying
30
Licensed in
MD, TX
In the registry since
2015
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

6400 Fannin St Ste 1800
Houston, TX 77030-1526
Phone: (713) 486-9400
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Specialties & licences

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence 48564 (TX)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence D87935 (MD)
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence 47530 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1053794784
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , PHD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 30, 2015
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 13, 2025
Certification dateFebruary 13, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1996 (30 years in practice)
Group practice Ut Physicians — 203 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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