Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cheng Tao, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1467453886
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.7 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
201 Governors Drive, 1St Floor
Huntsville, AL 358014317
(256) 533-1600
fax (256) 539-0856 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2705
Huntsville, AL 358042705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 26, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #26593
- Medicaid
- AL #009932111
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467453886. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
794
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$176,113
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 85 | 69 | $117 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 65 | $82 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 66 | 62 | $44 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 59 | 45 | $36 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 46 | 32 | $233 | |
72050 |
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 45 | 41 | $47 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 42 | 41 | $164 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 39 | 16 | $360 | |
61783 |
Computer-assisted spinal procedure | 34 | 34 | $213 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 34 | 34 | $201 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,128
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 4 | $321.77 | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | 7 | $173.95 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, Inc. | 4 | $170.74 | |
| Kalitec Direct LLC | 1 | $148.35 | |
| Innovasis Inc | 1 | $123.10 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $95.56 | |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | 1 | $37.77 | |
| Prime Surgical, LLC | 1 | $29.44 | |
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | 2 | $27.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
275
Patients
206
Total drug cost
$3,138
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 87 | 61 | $1,030 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 67 | 60 | $1,008 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 40 | 22 | $521 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 23 | 21 | $205 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 22 | 18 | $86 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $132 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $147 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 11 | 11 | $10 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cheng Tao's medical specialty?
Dr. Cheng Tao practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Cheng Tao practice?
Dr. Cheng Tao practices at 201 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 358014317. Office phone: 2565331600.
What is Dr. Cheng Tao's NPI?
Dr. Cheng Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467453886, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cheng Tao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cheng Tao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cheng Tao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.