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DR. THIEN-TRANG KATHERINE DAO O.D.
NPI 1053794222
Optometrist in Clearwater, FL

Active since July 07, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
912 S MISSOURI AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(614) 284-3791 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2026, Nov 19, 2025, Feb 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Thien-trang Katherine Dao O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THIEN-TRANG KATHERINE DAO O.D. (NPI 1053794222) is an individual optometrist in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC005095) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of International American University At Puerto Rico - School Of Optometry (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053794222
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THIEN-TRANG KATHERINE DAOCredential: O.D.
Location Address912 S MISSOURI AVEClearwater, FL 33756-4298
Mailing Address1211 46th Ave NSt Petersburg, FL 33703-4411 · (614) 284-3791
Phone(614) 284-3791
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSInternational American University At Puerto Rico - School Of OptometryGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1053794222 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OPC005095
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
912 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thien-trang Katherine Dao O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395080618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181214000687
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thien-trang Dao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ideal Eye Care, LLC
Same address
Optometrist
912 S MISSOURI AVE
Clearwater, FL 33756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427532381 (614) 284-3791
Optimal Eyecare, LLC
22 mi
Optometrist
2001 E FOWLER AVE
Tampa, FL 33612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396498184 (813) 972-5728

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33756 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TAMPA BAY OPTOMETRIC GROUP PA
Optometrist
912 S MISSOURI AVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 443-7642
KARLA FLORES MACIAS
Optometrist
912 S MISSOURI AVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 443-6493
VISIONWORKS, INC.
Eyewear Supplier
912 S MISSOURI AVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 443-6493
IDEAL EYE CARE, LLC
Optometrist
912 S MISSOURI AVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (614) 284-3791
DR. SAMANTHA ROSE KESSLER OD
Optometrist
912 S MISSOURI AVE
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (301) 777-7777

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thien-trang Dao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thien-trang Dao is 1053794222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2015.

Where is Thien-trang Dao located?

Thien-trang Dao practices at 912 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (614) 284-3791.

What is Thien-trang Dao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Thien-trang Dao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thien-trang Dao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thien-trang Dao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thien-trang Dao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ideal Eye Care, LLC (Clearwater, FL) and Optimal Eyecare, LLC (Tampa, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thien-trang Dao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thien-trang Dao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 2 other insurers list Thien-trang Dao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thien-trang Dao was last updated on March 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.