Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Derek Tao, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Physical Therapist · Orthopedic Physical Therapist · Sunnyvale, CA

  • NPI 1194340232
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1085 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 940871030
(408) 523-3060
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 17, 2022
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #299253

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194340232. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
860
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$30,955
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 644 75 $30
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 121 36 $25
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 57 52 $124
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 38 14 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in this city , average services per provider: 248. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Derek Tao's medical specialty?
Dr. Derek Tao practices Physical Therapist in Sunnyvale, CA.
Where does Dr. Derek Tao practice?
Dr. Derek Tao practices at 1085 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 940871030. Office phone: 4085233060.
What is Dr. Derek Tao's NPI?
Dr. Derek Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194340232, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derek Tao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Derek Tao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Derek Tao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (HCPCS 97161). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.