Physician Profile
Choua Thao, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thao
Choua Thao, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in critical care (intensivists). Choua is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Choua cared for 475 Medicare patients across 711 services. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older), and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (602) 532-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1930 E THOMAS RD
Phoenix, AZ 85016
1155 Mill St MS W14
Reno, NV 89502
400 Maple Summit Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
711 services · 475 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
76 | |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
40 | |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | Procedure | 36620 |
39 | |
| Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | Procedure | 31500 |
23 | |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | Procedure | 31653 |
17 | |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
434 | More than most peers in CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
70 | |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Choua Thao?
Choua Thao is a critical care (intensivists) in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Choua Thao's address?
Choua Thao is listed at 1930 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Choua Thao?
The number on file is (602) 532-1000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Choua Thao's NPI number?
Choua Thao's National Provider Identifier is 1053653576. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Choua Thao train?
Choua Thao attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Choua Thao been practicing?
Choua Thao has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Choua Thao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Choua Thao performs procedures including insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope and insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Choua Thao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Choua Thao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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