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JAMES C. YAO M.D.
NPI 1962593376
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Houston, TX

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James C. Yao M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES C. YAO M.D. (NPI 1962593376) is an individual medical oncology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K3955) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962593376
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameJAMES C. YAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4009
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Phone(713) 792-6161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2016
✔ NPI 1962593376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K3955
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING80544
Other88830STX · Bcbs
Medicaid045003301TX
Medicare PIN86817KTX

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

James C. Yao M.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 ID3072707181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101103000271
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
83 services61 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
3 suppliers44 claims1,771 services$11.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 52 to 73 grams of protein - premix B4193
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
3 suppliers44 claims284 services$229.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
3 suppliers44 claims284 services$7.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
3 suppliers44 claims284 services$24.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-2360
DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
JANUARY Y TSAI MD
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MEGAN J TANNER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 James Yao's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Yao is 1962593376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is James Yao located?

James Yao practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is James Yao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is James Yao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Yao 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Yao was last updated on June 30, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.