Tsimmeng Thao, DO
NPI 1487015616 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tsimmeng Thao, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1487015616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487015616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019-02393 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense 2019-02393 (NC)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
534 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 207 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 97 | $167 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 87 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 83 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 36 | $76 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 301 Yadkin StAlbemarle, NC 28001-3441Phone: (704) 984-4365
- 10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407Phone: (704) 351-9422
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 351-3791
- 2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248Phone: (704) 607-3249
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-16
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tsimmeng Thao's NPI number?
- Tsimmeng Thao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487015616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tsimmeng Thao's specialty?
- Tsimmeng Thao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tsimmeng Thao located?
- Tsimmeng Thao's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150-3917.
- What is Tsimmeng Thao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tsimmeng Thao is (704) 512-5124.
- Does Tsimmeng Thao accept Medicare?
- Tsimmeng Thao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tsimmeng Thao's NPI active?
- Yes — Tsimmeng Thao's NPI (1487015616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.