Pauline Tsai, M.D.
NPI 1972707818 · Psychiatry Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pauline Tsai, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1972707818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972707818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD044418 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
241 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 112 | $150 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 40 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 38 | $90 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 32 | $103 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 19 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$191 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 51 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 36 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 33 |
| Lamotrigine | 33 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 15 |
| Lithium Carbonatebrand: Lithium Carbonate Er | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2016-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pauline Tsai's NPI number?
- Pauline Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972707818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pauline Tsai's specialty?
- Pauline Tsai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pauline Tsai located?
- Pauline Tsai's practice location on file with NPPES is 2115 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007-2265.
- What is Pauline Tsai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pauline Tsai is (202) 944-5357.
- Does Pauline Tsai accept Medicare?
- Pauline Tsai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pauline Tsai's NPI active?
- Yes — Pauline Tsai's NPI (1972707818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.