Tsewntoo Thao, DO
NPI 1700464427 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tsewntoo Thao, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1700464427).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700464427
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024-01827 (NC)
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
5 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
57 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $162 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$162 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 65 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 35 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 25 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 23 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 22 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-01
- Last updated
- 2024-07-08
- Certified
- 2024-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tsewntoo Thao's NPI number?
- Tsewntoo Thao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700464427, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tsewntoo Thao's specialty?
- Tsewntoo Thao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tsewntoo Thao located?
- Tsewntoo Thao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2140.
- What is Tsewntoo Thao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tsewntoo Thao is (704) 834-2000.
- Does Tsewntoo Thao accept Medicare?
- Tsewntoo Thao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tsewntoo Thao's NPI active?
- Yes — Tsewntoo Thao's NPI (1700464427) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.