Choua Thao, M.D.
NPI 1053653576 · Hospitalist Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Choua Thao, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1053653576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053653576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18922 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
711 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 434 | $205 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 76 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 70 | $113 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 40 | $80 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 39 | $42 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 23 | $134 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 400 Maple Summit RdJerseyville, IL 62052-2028Phone: (618) 498-8341
- 1155 Mill St Ms W14Reno, NV 89502-1576Phone: (775) 982-7878Fax: (775) 982-4196
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-07-31
- Certified
- 2023-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Choua Thao's NPI number?
- Choua Thao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053653576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Choua Thao's specialty?
- Choua Thao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Choua Thao located?
- Choua Thao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1930 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016-7711.
- What is Choua Thao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Choua Thao is (602) 532-1000.
- Does Choua Thao accept Medicare?
- Choua Thao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Choua Thao's NPI active?
- Yes — Choua Thao's NPI (1053653576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.