Phong Tang, MD
NPI 1588868178 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Phong Tang, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1588868178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588868178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N3339 (TX)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,530 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,190 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 233 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 50 | $131 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $173 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 16 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | 15 |
| Cefdinir | 15 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 13 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 12 | 12 |
| Levofloxacin | 11 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2016-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Phong Tang's NPI number?
- Phong Tang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588868178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Phong Tang's specialty?
- Phong Tang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Phong Tang located?
- Phong Tang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005-1713.
- What is Phong Tang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Phong Tang is (713) 526-5511.
- Does Phong Tang accept Medicare?
- Phong Tang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Phong Tang's NPI active?
- Yes — Phong Tang's NPI (1588868178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.