Qingguo Tao, MD
NPI 1093956476 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Qingguo Tao, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1093956476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093956476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27483 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,111 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 420 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 355 | $90 |
| Telephone, Internet, Or Electronic Health Record Assessment and Management With Written Report By Consulting Physician, at Least 5 Minutes99451 | 166 | $34 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 71 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $82 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 394 | 153 |
| Azithromycin | 243 | 123 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 242 | 94 |
| Losartan Potassium | 238 | 99 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 191 | 78 |
| Metformin Hcl | 190 | 73 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 187 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-16
- Last updated
- 2021-08-30
- Certified
- 2021-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Qingguo Tao's NPI number?
- Qingguo Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093956476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Qingguo Tao's specialty?
- Qingguo Tao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Qingguo Tao located?
- Qingguo Tao's practice location on file with NPPES is 9600 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77036-4533.
- What is Qingguo Tao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Qingguo Tao is (832) 831-6140.
- Does Qingguo Tao accept Medicare?
- Qingguo Tao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Qingguo Tao's NPI active?
- Yes — Qingguo Tao's NPI (1093956476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.