2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1437273554 MD
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CHI-TSAI TANG, MD

Acupuncturist in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
328
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
MIPS score
79.292/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$20.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHI-TSAI TANG, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.292/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 328 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.292/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
328
Part D claims, 2023
$20.67
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.

CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHI-TSAI TANG, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/16/2007

NPI 1437273554

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

328 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

MIPS final score

79.292/100 3.8079999999999927% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Acupuncturist share within Missouri

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acupuncturist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.292/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.3%
MIPS final score (Acupuncturist) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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CHI-TSAI TANG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 514-3500. NPI 1437273554 was issued on 03/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TANG most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 328 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.292/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.46, Cost 59.5132), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

4921 PARKVIEW PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1437273554
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/16/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHI-TSAI TANG, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 CHI-TSAI TANG, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Solventum Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

328
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
399
Total Day Supply
10,524
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
93 (28.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHI-TSAI TANG, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
102
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Tizanidine Hcl
33
Pregabalin
32
Tramadol Hcl
20
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
16
Oxycodone Hcl
13

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How CHI-TSAI TANG, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's 328 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TANG.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's specialty?
CHI-TSAI TANG, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHI-TSAI TANG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHI-TSAI TANG, MD wrote 328 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
What is CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHI-TSAI TANG, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (Quality: 71.46, Cost: 59.5132). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHI-TSAI TANG, MD located?
CHI-TSAI TANG, MD is located at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 514-3500.
What is CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's NPI number?
CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437273554, issued on 03/16/2007.
Does CHI-TSAI TANG, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHI-TSAI TANG, MD had 93 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.4%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHI-TSAI TANG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHI-TSAI TANG, MD accept Medicare?
CHI-TSAI TANG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 328 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's credentials?
CHI-TSAI TANG, MD's NPI is 1437273554 with credentials MD. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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).

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