Thao Nguyen Tran, M.D.
NPI 1821432402 · Rheumatology Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thao Nguyen Tran, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1821432402).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821432402
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.33886 (AL)
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
13 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
558 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 | 261 | $87 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 233 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 39 | $159 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$159 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 252 | 73 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 202 | 67 |
| Prednisone | 186 | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 131 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 119 | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 98 | 36 |
| Allopurinol | 64 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,775 across 94 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
- 2013-04-25
- Last updated
- 2024-01-03
- Certified
- 2024-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thao Nguyen Tran's NPI number?
- Thao Nguyen Tran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821432402, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thao Nguyen Tran's specialty?
- Thao Nguyen Tran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thao Nguyen Tran located?
- Thao Nguyen Tran's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801-5452.
- What is Thao Nguyen Tran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thao Nguyen Tran is (334) 528-6610.
- Does Thao Nguyen Tran accept Medicare?
- Thao Nguyen Tran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thao Nguyen Tran's NPI active?
- Yes — Thao Nguyen Tran's NPI (1821432402) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.