Emelia D. Zhu
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 13 years
- Graduation year: 2008
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1114255577
Emelia D. Zhu R.D.
Dietitian
She is located at 5213 South Alston Avenue in Durham, NC 27713. Can help patients with the following: Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Childhood Obesity, Food Allergy, Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114255577. Appointment can be made via the phone number (919) 620-4921. She is affiliated with 3 practices.
Conditions treated
Emelia Dorothy Zhu, being an dietitian, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Emelia D. Zhu.
- Abdominal Pain
- Anemia
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Beriberi
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Celiac Disease
- Childhood Obesity
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 2
- Diverticulosis
- Eating Disorder
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Feeding Tube
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergy
- Food Sensitivities
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Malnutrition
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Metabolic Detoxing
- Nutrition Planning
- Obesity
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Pregnancy Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
- Teenage Nutrition
- Weight Gain
- Weight Loss
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Emelia D. Zhu as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of North Carolina
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Emelia D. Zhu is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Emelia D. Zhu is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional .
Bills through: Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
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Questions & Answers
Does Emelia Dorothy Zhu accept insurance?
Emelia Dorothy Zhu is listed in-network for 46 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter of North Carolina, Cigna Healthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Emelia Dorothy Zhu have affiliation with practices?
Emelia Dorothy Zhu is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Emelia Dorothy Zhu?
Emelia Dorothy Zhu's office is located at 5213 South Alston Avenue in Durham, NC 27713.
What conditions does Emelia Dorothy Zhu treat?
Emelia Dorothy Zhu provides treatment for Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Childhood Obesity, Food Allergy, Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition. For the full list see this list.