Sean Tao
NPI 1932163813 · Rheumatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sean Tao is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1932163813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932163813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L3157 (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
20 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
741 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 | 392 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 174 | $175 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 126 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 29 | $214 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$214 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 439 | 162 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 386 | 129 |
| Prednisone | 211 | 102 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 142 | 47 |
| Meloxicam | 132 | 46 |
| Folic Acid | 116 | 43 |
| Allopurinol | 114 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$799 across 40 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
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2025-10-14
- Certified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sean Tao's NPI number?
- Sean Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932163813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sean Tao's specialty?
- Sean Tao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sean Tao located?
- Sean Tao's practice location on file with NPPES is 7737 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074-1807.
- What is Sean Tao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sean Tao is (713) 541-1112.
- Does Sean Tao accept Medicare?
- Sean Tao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sean Tao's NPI active?
- Yes — Sean Tao's NPI (1932163813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.