2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1558501320 M.D.
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Bao Chau Tran, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
83
Medicare Part D claims · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$836.18
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Bao Chau Tran, M.D. filed 83 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Anesthesiology Physician in South Plainfield, New Jersey, prescribing 63% generic.

83
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing
$836.18
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

83 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Bao Chau Tran, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Bao Chau Tran, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/05/2009

NPI 1558501320

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,432 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

83 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers
Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 5.9%Physical Therapist5.9%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.1%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%Anesthesiology Physician - 0.9%Anesthesiology Physician0.9%
Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Anesthesiology Physician. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Bao Chau Tran, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 285 DURHAM AVE, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080, with a listed phone of (732) 338-0228. NPI 1558501320 was issued on 03/05/2009.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 83 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.9%.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.

Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

285 DURHAM AVE
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Provider Details

NPI 1558501320
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/05/2009

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Bao Chau Tran, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$836

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Bao Chau Tran, M.D. - brand share 37.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 83 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

83
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
89
Total Day Supply
2,490
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$779
Opioid Claims
53 (63.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
17
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How Bao Chau Tran, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s 83 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tran.

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s specialty?
Bao Chau Tran, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bao Chau Tran, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Bao Chau Tran, M.D. wrote 83 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Bao Chau Tran, M.D. located?
Bao Chau Tran, M.D. is located at 285 DURHAM AVE, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080. Phone: (732) 338-0228.
What is Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s NPI number?
Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558501320, issued on 03/05/2009.
Does Bao Chau Tran, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Bao Chau Tran, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Bao Chau Tran, M.D. had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.9%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bao Chau Tran, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycontin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bao Chau Tran, M.D. accept Medicare?
Bao Chau Tran, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 83 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s credentials?
Bao Chau Tran, M.D.'s NPI is 1558501320 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

View source datasets and methodology notes
Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.