Quick answers
- Where does John Tao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Queens Village, NY, Bronx, NY and Elmont, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Tao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does John Tao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Tao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for John Tao?
- (718) 470-2277, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Tao's NPI number?
- 1194177493. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where John Tao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 21818 Jamaica AveQueens Village, NY 11428 (718) 470‑2277
- 3730 E Tremont AveBronx, NY 10465 (718) 792‑9590
- 733 Elmont RdElmont, NY 11003 (516) 341‑0555
- 839 E 149th StBronx, NY 10455 (718) 576‑1993
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Tao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Elmont Optometry PLLC3 clinicians in the group
- Tristate Optometry PLLC3 clinicians in the group
- Visionary Optometry PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194177493 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians