Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jiachang Zhang, D.D.S

Dentist - General Practice · Encinitas, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
511 ENCINITAS BLVD STE 118, Encinitas, CA 92024
7603921279
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1578649604 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Zhang

Dr. Jiachang Zhang is a dentist - general practice in Encinitas, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Zhang performed 641 Medicare services across 426 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Zhang received a total of $42 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dentist - general practice. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Zhang is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in CA $42 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
641
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for dentist - general practice
426
Unique beneficiaries
$420
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~34 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
69 $29 $241
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data.
67 $55 $118
Office visit for established patient
An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present.
50 $20 $69
Mouth growth removal with simple repair
This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the mouth followed by a simple repair of the area.
46 $131 $497
Nasal or cheekbone repair with bone graft
Surgical repair of a broken or damaged nasal or cheekbone using a bone graft to restore structure.
40 $1,542 $3,815
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
40 $68 $119
Cheek bone defect repair with repositioning
Surgical incision and repair of a bony defect in the cheek bone, involving the repositioning of the bony segment.
35 $783 $3,094
Lower jaw bone repair with bone graft
A surgical procedure to repair the lower jawbone by adding bone graft material to support healing or reconstruction.
33 $3,586 $7,062
X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth
An X-ray imaging procedure that captures images of the lower jaw, upper jaw, and teeth.
28 $15 $34
Simple repair of small facial wound
A minor surgical procedure to close a small cut or wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or less in length.
26 $50 $187
Flap graft creation
A surgical procedure to create a flap graft for transfer to areas such as the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet.
24 $378 $1,464
X-ray of facial bones, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test that produces one or two images of the bones in the face.
24 $24 $51
Partial removal of upper jaw bone
A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of the upper jaw bone.
23 $418 $1,943
Removal of foreign material from skin, tissue, muscle, and bone at open broken and/or dislocated bone
This procedure involves the surgical removal of foreign objects from the skin, tissue, muscle, and bone in cases of open fractures or dislocated bones.
21 $291 $1,200
Incision and drainage of tongue or floor of mouth abscess
A procedure to drain an abscess, cyst, or blood collection from the tongue or the floor of the mouth through an incision inside the mouth.
18 $151 $574
Mouth laceration repair, 2.5 cm or less
Suturing or closing a cut or tear in the mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller in length.
17 $107 $474
Removal of growth or cyst from lower jaw bone
A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst located within the lower jawbone.
16 $208 $854
Simple repair of face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mouth wound, 2.6-5.0 cm
A simple surgical repair of a surface wound on the face, ear, eyelid, nose, lip, or mouth that measures between 2.6 and 5.0 centimeters.
15 $51 $194
Removal of jaw or cheek growth or cyst
A surgical procedure to remove a growth or cyst from the jaw or upper cheek area.
14 $216 $875
Deep bone biopsy
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from deep within a bone for laboratory examination.
13 $140 $721
Incision or partial removal of lower jaw bone
A surgical procedure involving an incision or partial removal of the lower jaw bone.
11 $444 $1,888
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
11 $82 $175
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$42
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $14/year across 3 years
Bottom 19% in CA for dentist - general practice
2
Companies
3
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$42 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$17
2022
$12
2018
$13

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ZIMVIE INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
ZIMVIE INC.
$28
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aquasil · Neobiotech Implant System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

General dentists within 10 mi
1,187
Per 100K population
36.2
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Zhang is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Zhang experienced with ct scan of face, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Zhang performed 69 ct scan of face, without contrast services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Zhang receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Zhang received a total of $42 from 2 companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Zhang's costs compare to other general dentists in Encinitas?
Dr. Zhang's average Medicare payment per service is $420. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Zhang) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →