David Yao, M.D.
NPI 1740440973 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Yao, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1740440973).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740440973
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9564 (TX)
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
18 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
7,251 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 | 1,308 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,072 | $78 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 577 | $25 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 405 | $191 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 388 | $70 |
| Rubidium Rb-82, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 60 Millicuries |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 236 | 67 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 184 | 67 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 164 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 130 | 50 |
| Carvedilol | 129 | 55 |
| Valsartan | 106 | 44 |
| Furosemide | 91 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,940 across 104 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
- 2008-06-11
- Last updated
- 2024-05-22
- Certified
- 2024-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Yao's NPI number?
- David Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740440973, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Yao's specialty?
- David Yao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Yao located?
- David Yao's practice location on file with NPPES is 5115 Fannin St Ste 801, Houston, TX 77004-5870.
- What is David Yao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Yao is (713) 790-0841.
- Does David Yao accept Medicare?
- David Yao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Yao's NPI active?
- Yes — David Yao's NPI (1740440973) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.