Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout YAO
Based in Houston, TX, William C Yao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. William graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 2009. William is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows William provided 202 services to 164 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 486-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6400 FANNIN ST SUITE 2700
Houston, TX 77030
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
202 services · 164 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
88 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
35 |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
39 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Yao's specialty?
Dr. Yao is an otolaryngology in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Yao?
Dr. Yao is listed at 6400 FANNIN ST SUITE 2700, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Yao?
The number on file is (713) 486-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Yao?
Dr. Yao's National Provider Identifier is 1831429893. 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
What is Dr. Yao's medical education?
Dr. Yao attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Yao have?
Dr. Yao has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Yao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Yao performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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