Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Tai, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1275592552
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 18.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2801 K St, #500
Sacramento, CA 958165120
(916) 733-8710
fax (916) 733-8707

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2011
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #00G65780
Medicaid
CA #00G65780

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275592552. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,225
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$209,876
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 428 283 $134
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 203 122 $76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 171 141 $95
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 125 85 $8
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 107 107 $117
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 61 41 $12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 43 42 $187
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 38 37 $1,307
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 37 37 $1,306
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 12 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Sacramento Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
370
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$3,956
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 92 29 $470
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 76 46 $1,003
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 73 36 $758
Tramadol Hcl Generic 31 14 $140
Celecoxib Generic 30 0 $648
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 25 0 $523
Ibuprofen Generic 19 0 $147
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 13 $142
Gabapentin Generic 11 0 $126

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Tai's medical specialty?
Dr. David Tai practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. David Tai practice?
Dr. David Tai practices at 2801 K St, Sacramento, CA 958165120. Office phone: 9167338710.
What is Dr. David Tai's NPI?
Dr. David Tai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275592552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Tai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Tai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Tai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.