Sunny Tao, M.D.
NPI 1285098525 · Gastroenterology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunny Tao, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1285098525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285098525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD477907 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
186 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 35 | $237 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 28 | $104 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 24 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 24 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 24 | $75 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 98 | 35 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 86 | 84 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 65 | 18 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 33 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 26 | 25 |
| Famotidine | 25 | — |
| Mesalamine | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$441 across 27 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 Lothrop StUpmc Montefiore, Suite N-715Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536Phone: (412) 692-4700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-13
- Last updated
- 2025-03-06
- Certified
- 2025-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunny Tao's NPI number?
- Sunny Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285098525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunny Tao's specialty?
- Sunny Tao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunny Tao located?
- Sunny Tao's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-3205.
- What is Sunny Tao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunny Tao is (412) 784-1110.
- Does Sunny Tao accept Medicare?
- Sunny Tao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunny Tao's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunny Tao's NPI (1285098525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.