TZU-JEN TZAO M.D.
NPI 1548453814
Emergency Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

Active since August 21, 2007PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1680 E 120TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059(424) 338-8144 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2025, Mar 14, 2019, Mar 27, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Tzu-jen Tzao M.d. NPPES

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

TZU-JEN TZAO M.D. (NPI 1548453814) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A96855) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Playa Vista.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548453814
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameTZU-JEN TZAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1680 E 120TH STLos Angeles, CA 90059-3026
Mailing AddressPo Box 11043Marina Del Rey, CA 90295-7043
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1548453814 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 CA · A96855
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 A96855 (CA)
1680 E 120TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112746 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 2000Playa Vista, CA 90094-2776 · Phone (424) 315-2220 · Fax (424) 315-2221

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tzu-jen Tzao M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Tzu-jen Tzao reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
1680 E 120TH ST
Los Angeles, CA 90059
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1401 S GRAND AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1730 S COLLEGE AVE
Dinuba, CA 93618
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Vohra Wound Physicians Of Ca PC
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
505 MONTGOMERY ST, FL 10 & 11
San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 407 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
23 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.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90059 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.72
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost81.58

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
Internal Medicine
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
Internal Medicine
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
Pharmacist
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
Nurse Practitioner
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
General Practice
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1680 E 120TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059

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 Tzu-jen Tzao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tzu-jen Tzao is 1548453814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2007.

Where is Tzu-jen Tzao located?

Tzu-jen Tzao practices at 1680 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059. The listed phone number is (424) 338-8144.

What is Tzu-jen Tzao's specialty?

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

Is Tzu-jen Tzao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tzu-jen Tzao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tzu-jen Tzao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tzu-jen Tzao reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Vep Mlk Emergency Medical Group Inc (Los Angeles, CA), Golden State Emergency Physicians Inc (Los Angeles, CA), Vohra Wound Physicians Of Ca, P.C. (Dinuba, CA) and Signify Health Medical Associates Of California, PC (San Francisco, CA). 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 Tzu-jen Tzao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tzu-jen Tzao was last updated on June 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.