Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sean Tao

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1932163813
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 27.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7737 Southwest Freeway, #310
Houston, TX 770741807
(713) 541-1112
fax (713) 270-8784
Mailing address
7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 310
Houston, TX 770741800

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 14, 2025
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L3157

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932163813. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
817
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$98,215
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 439 155 $130
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 114 68 $182
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 112 30 $1
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 90 32 $103
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 48 48 $169
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 14 14 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 2,499. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$799
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 13 $301.94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 11 $172.79
ABBVIE INC. 4 $71.86
PFIZER INC. 3 $62.91
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 2 $52.46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $27.53
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 1 $27.46
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $24.98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $20.08
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $19.43
Fidia Pharma USA Inc. 1 $17.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$799

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,484
Patients
858
Total drug cost
$2,035,287
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 499 180 $33,351
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 355 119 $11,418
Prednisone Generic 327 123 $3,191
Meloxicam Generic 199 84 $1,471
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 178 22 $1,364,134
Tramadol Hcl Generic 178 61 $485
Leflunomide Generic 130 43 $10,469
Allopurinol Generic 129 45 $2,321
Gabapentin Generic 101 40 $1,273
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 83 28 $22,390

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sean Tao's medical specialty?
Dr. Sean Tao practices Rheumatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Sean Tao practice?
Dr. Sean Tao practices at 7737 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 770741807. Office phone: 7135411112.
What is Dr. Sean Tao's NPI?
Dr. Sean Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932163813, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sean Tao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sean Tao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sean Tao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.