Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Ta, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Specialist · Otolaryngology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1669650925
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943014121
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2020
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
California #A94818 · Nevada #14448 · Michigan #4301097726

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669650925. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
917
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$127,278
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 291 187 $155
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 218 150 $56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 131 100 $110
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 106 106 $200
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 54 39 $252
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 47 45 $169
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 36 36 $136
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 21 19 $216
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $262

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Palo Alto Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $18.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
146
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$6,053
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 31 15 $1,741
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 26 21 $311
Gabapentin Generic 23 0 $429
Azelastine Hcl Generic 22 0 $727
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 21 11 $470
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth) Brand 12 0 $1,974
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 11 0 $400

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Ta's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ta practices Otolaryngology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ta practice?
Dr. Joseph Ta practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943014121. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Joseph Ta's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669650925, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.