Kent Ta, MD
NPI 1508853003 · Rheumatology Physician · Bellevue, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Ta, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Bellevue, WA (NPI 1508853003).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508853003
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00040870 (WA)
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
20 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
2,245 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 | 821 | $140 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 527 | $152 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 362 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 157 | $196 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 127 | $84 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 425 | 130 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 379 | 105 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 332 | 72 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 272 | 86 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 160 | 65 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 129 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,887 across 146 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
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2023-08-29
- Certified
- 2023-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Ta's NPI number?
- Kent Ta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508853003, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Ta's specialty?
- Kent Ta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Ta located?
- Kent Ta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1380 112th Ave Ne Ste 202, Bellevue, WA 98004-3759.
- What is Kent Ta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Ta is (425) 590-9521.
- Does Kent Ta accept Medicare?
- Kent Ta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Ta's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Ta's NPI (1508853003) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.