Edward Tsai, MD
NPI 1528528502 · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Tsai, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1528528502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528528502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D97005 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 600 N Wolfe StBaltimore, MD 21287-0005Phone: (410) 933-4399
- 1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-5117
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-25
- Last updated
- 2024-09-12
- Certified
- 2024-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Tsai's NPI number?
- Edward Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528528502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Tsai's specialty?
- Edward Tsai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Tsai located?
- Edward Tsai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Edward Tsai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Tsai is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Edward Tsai accept Medicare?
- Edward Tsai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Tsai's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Tsai's NPI (1528528502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.