Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Yao, M.D.

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1619048972
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 13, 2020
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A83102

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619048972. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,258
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$336,898
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 902 511 $155
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 217 153 $15
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 185 137 $218
81003 Automated urinalysis test 175 144 $2
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 155 155 $201
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 137 109 $322
64566 Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode 102 22 $159
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 98 82 $111
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 46 39 $12
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg 40 37 $3

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Palo Alto Urology Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,423
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edap Technomed INC 6 $1,242.00
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $146.22
Procept BioRobotics Corporation 1 $20.75
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $13.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,423

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,616
Patients
779
Total drug cost
$247,661
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 1,052 298 $31,642
Finasteride Generic 615 176 $11,073
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 264 68 $174,907
Tadalafil Generic 115 30 $2,553
Alfuzosin Hcl ER (Alfuzosin Hcl) Brand 78 25 $2,003
Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal) Brand 69 14 $1,895
Silodosin Generic 65 20 $8,311
Cephalexin Generic 63 28 $518
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 58 42 $384
Oxybutynin Chloride ER (Oxybutynin Chloride) Brand 55 21 $2,240

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Daniel Yao's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Yao practices Urology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Daniel Yao practice?
Dr. Daniel Yao practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Daniel Yao's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619048972, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Yao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Yao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Yao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (HCPCS 51798); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.