Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Yao, M.D.

Medical Oncology Physician (CMS: Medical Oncology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1962593376
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2016
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RX0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K3955
Medicaid
TX #045003301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962593376. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
76
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$10,953
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 76 51 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 72 peers in this city , average services per provider: 632. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,567
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exelixis Inc. 2 $2,510.54
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $30.00
Genentech, Inc. 1 $26.18

By nature of payment

Honoraria
$2,400
Food and Beverage
$167

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$106,293
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Everolimus Generic 15 0 $106,293

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Yao's medical specialty?
Dr. James Yao practices Medical Oncology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. James Yao practice?
Dr. James Yao practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. James Yao's NPI?
Dr. James Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962593376, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Yao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Yao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Yao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.