Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Yao, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1831429893
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6400 Fannin St, Suite 2700
Houston, TX 770301521
(713) 486-5000
fax (713) 383-1411
Mailing address
6431 Fannin St, Msb 5.036
Houston, TX 770301501

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2016
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q3315

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831429893. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
151
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$29,510
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 69 55 $195
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 33 26 $129
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 25 18 $307
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in Houston Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 149. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33,674
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Optinose US, INC. 14 $13,870.12
Genzyme Corporation 12 $9,038.07
Aerin Medical INC. 9 $8,412.38
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 5 $1,567.27
Neurent Medical Limited 2 $253.25
Stryker Corporation 2 $199.10
Tactile Systems Technology INC 2 $141.94
Spirair, INC. 1 $119.05
Medtronic, INC. 1 $72.35

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$16,574
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$12,300
Food and Beverage
$2,449
Travel and Lodging
$2,350

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
524
Patients
230
Total drug cost
$45,787
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 71 29 $1,421
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 64 23 $2,992
Methylprednisolone Generic 48 38 $453
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 43 32 $529
Prednisone Generic 41 34 $145
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 37 15 $969
Levofloxacin Generic 36 27 $353
Famotidine Generic 34 0 $418
Mupirocin Generic 29 17 $1,067
Xhance (Fluticasone Propionate) Brand 27 0 $17,374

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Yao's medical specialty?
Dr. William Yao practices Otolaryngology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. William Yao practice?
Dr. William Yao practices at 6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301521. Office phone: 7134865000.
What is Dr. William Yao's NPI?
Dr. William Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831429893, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Yao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Yao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Yao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope (HCPCS 31237). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.