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MICHAEL ZHIXU TAO MD
NPI 1750919551
Otolaryngology in Mill Creek, WA

Active since March 29, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16708 BOTHELL EVERETT HWY STE 201, MILL CREEK, WA 98012(425) 316-5100(425) 259-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Mar 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Michael Zhixu Tao Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL ZHIXU TAO MD (NPI 1750919551) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Mill Creek, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61664822) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750919551
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL ZHIXU TAOCredential: MD
Location Address16708 BOTHELL EVERETT HWY STE 201Mill Creek, WA 98012-6345
Mailing Address16708 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste 201Mill Creek, WA 98012-6345
Phone(425) 316-5100
Fax(425) 259-8600
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1750919551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61664822
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
16708 BOTHELL EVERETT HWY STE 201, Mill Creek, WA 98012
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Zhixu Tao Md 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 ID2163921230
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250815002456
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500014
Location1321 Colby AvenueEverett, WA 98201 · Snohomish County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98012 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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 2

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

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Clinical Medical Laboratory
16708 BOTHELL EVERETT HWY STE 201
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
Snohomish County (425) 398-0238
TIMOFEY KUKHOTSKIY RN
Registered Nurse
16708 BOTHELL EVERETT HWY STE 201
MILL CREEK, WA 98012
Snohomish County (425) 297-5350

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 Michael Tao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Tao is 1750919551. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2020.

Where is Michael Tao located?

Michael Tao practices at 16708 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste 201, Mill Creek, WA 98012. The listed phone number is (425) 316-5100.

What is Michael Tao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Michael Tao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Tao 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.

What insurance does Michael Tao accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Michael Tao 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.

Is Michael Tao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Tao is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Tao was last updated on July 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.