2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1720216336 MD
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Tao Cui, MD

Urology Physician in Statesville, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology 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
910
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$684.24
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Tao Cui, MD filed 910 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Statesville, North Carolina, prescribing 70% generic.

910
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Tao Cui, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

910 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Tao Cui, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Tao Cui, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2009

NPI 1720216336

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

910 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Urology Physician - 0.2%Urology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% 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 Urology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Tao Cui, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1804 DAVIE AVE, Statesville, NC, 28677, with a listed phone of (704) 873-7250. NPI 1720216336 was issued on 06/23/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cui 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 910 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $189K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

1804 DAVIE AVE
Statesville, NC 28677

Provider Details

NPI 1720216336
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Tao Cui, 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.

Piedmont Healthcare PA
Statesville, NC
Piedmont Stone Center PLLC
Winston Salem, NC

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 Tao Cui, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$684

Largest payer

Teleflex LLC

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

Tao Cui, MD - brand share 30.0%
Urology Physician average

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 910 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.

910
Total Claims
$189K
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,549
Total Day Supply
42,685
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$170K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
22 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
33% female / 67% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 142, 75-84: 100, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Tao Cui, 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
296
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
264
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
90
Finasteride
46
Estradiol
37
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
21
Trospium Chloride
17
Trospium Chloride Er
Trospium Chloride
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
13

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

Urology Physician Overview

How Tao Cui, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

Tao Cui, MD's 910 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cui.

Compare Urology 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Urology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tao Cui, MD's specialty?
Tao Cui, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Statesville, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Tao Cui, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Tao Cui, MD wrote 910 Medicare Part D claims totaling $189K in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
Where is Tao Cui, MD located?
Tao Cui, MD is located at 1804 DAVIE AVE, Statesville, NC, 28677. Phone: (704) 873-7250.
What is Tao Cui, MD's NPI number?
Tao Cui, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720216336, issued on 06/23/2009.
Does Tao Cui, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Tao Cui, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $170K in brand drug costs.
Does Tao Cui, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Tao Cui, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tao Cui, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tao Cui, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tao Cui, MD accept Medicare?
Tao Cui, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 910 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tao Cui, MD's credentials?
Tao Cui, MD's NPI is 1720216336 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.
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.