DR. RICHARD S TAO MD
NPI 1083609994
Emergency Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since September 16, 2005PECOS Enrolled
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 362-9123(314) 747-3338 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Dec 20, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Richard S Tao Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD S TAO MD (NPI 1083609994) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2000158343) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083609994
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD S TAOCredential: MD
Location Address400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MEDSaint Louis, MO 63110-1014
Mailing AddressPo Box 60352Saint Louis, MO 63160-0352 · (314) 362-9123 · Fax (314) 747-3338
Fax(314) 747-3338
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 20247 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1083609994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2000158343
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 2000158343 (MO)
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid204988810MO

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard S Tao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
26 services23 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
17 services16 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Emergency Medicine
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Emergency Medicine
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Emergency Medicine
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Physician Assistant
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Emergency Medicine
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Nurse Practitioner
400 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, DEPT EMERGENCY MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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 Richard Tao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Tao is 1083609994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2005.

Where is Richard Tao located?

Richard Tao practices at 400 S Kingshighway Blvd Dept Emergency Med, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-9123.

What is Richard Tao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Tao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Tao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Tao was last updated on April 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.