Frances Tao, MD, MPH
Frances Tao is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Frances Tao, MD, MPH has been part of the San Luis Obispo medical community since 2020 in group practice. Trained at Un of California, Riverside, School of Medicine (class of 2020), she has been practicing for over 6 years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 506dNPPES updated 2025-01-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
892 Aerovista Pl Ste 210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8054
$97 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Frances Tao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2020
Un of California, Riverside, School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Un of California, Riverside, School of Medicine (Class of 2020)
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Frances Tao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Frances Tao for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to San Luis Obispo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frances Tao
Dr. Tao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Luis Obispo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 549-8023.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Frances Tao
Practice Location
892 Aerovista Pl Ste 210, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8054
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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