Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tony Tao

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Pediatric Optometrist · Sports Vision Optometrist · Occupational Vision Optometrist · Allen, TX

  • NPI 1710980479
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1150 N Watters RD, Suite 107
Allen, TX 750135508
(972) 359-8828
fax (972) 359-9010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2019
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #5886 · Texas #5886TG
Medicaid
TX #1430241-02

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710980479. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
365
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$26,815
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 122 33 $87
92250 Photography of the retina 48 38 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 46 29 $60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $121
76512 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures 30 12 $44
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 20 14 $86
92285 Photography of content of eyes 19 15 $21
95930 Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report 17 13 $63
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 16 11 $192
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 16 15 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 405. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$452
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $153.40
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 2 $94.89
Dompe US, Inc. 2 $87.67
CooperVision Inc. 3 $45.35
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $23.70
ABBVIE INC. 1 $17.09
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $16.36
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $13.42

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$452

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
102
Patients
33
Total drug cost
$36,642
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 38 33 $2,119
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 32 0 $19,215
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 17 0 $4,087
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 15 0 $11,221

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tony Tao's medical specialty?
Dr. Tony Tao practices Optometrist in Allen, TX.
Where does Dr. Tony Tao practice?
Dr. Tony Tao practices at 1150 N Watters RD, Allen, TX 750135508. Office phone: 9723598828.
What is Dr. Tony Tao's NPI?
Dr. Tony Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710980479, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tony Tao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tony Tao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tony Tao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.