Tinh Dao, MD
NPI 1942301189 · Internal Medicine Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tinh Dao, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1942301189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942301189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209762 (NY)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 800 | 201 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 597 | 157 |
| Omeprazole | 501 | 95 |
| Lisinopril | 437 | 95 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 367 | 83 |
| Baclofen | 290 | 76 |
| Metformin Hcl | 287 | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$686 across 9 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
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2013-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tinh Dao's NPI number?
- Tinh Dao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942301189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tinh Dao's specialty?
- Tinh Dao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tinh Dao located?
- Tinh Dao's practice location on file with NPPES is 34 Benwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214-1761.
- What is Tinh Dao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tinh Dao is (716) 986-9199.
- Does Tinh Dao accept Medicare?
- Tinh Dao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tinh Dao's NPI active?
- Yes — Tinh Dao's NPI (1942301189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.