B. MAYA KATO M.D.
NPI 1003991761
Otolaryngology in Palm Desert, CA

Active since October 25, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 11, 2028
36867 COOK ST, SUITE 103, PALM DESERT, CA 92211(760) 565-3900(855) 505-3900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About B. Maya Kato M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

B. MAYA KATO M.D. (NPI 1003991761) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Palm Desert, California, licensed in California (G86538) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through April 11, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003991761
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameB. MAYA KATOCredential: M.D.
Location Address36867 COOK ST, SUITE 103Palm Desert, CA 92211-6064
Mailing Address36867 Cook St, Suite 103Palm Desert, CA 92211-6064 · (760) 565-3900 · Fax (855) 505-3900
Fax(855) 505-3900
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2014
NPI 1003991761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License Licensed in CA · G86538
Definition

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

36867 COOK ST, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Other Identifiers 5

OtherCO622YPtan
Medicare UPINH96463CA
Medicaid00G865380CA
Medicare PIN00G865380CA
Medicare UPINH96463

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

B. Maya Kato M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 11, 2022 through April 11, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 11, 2022
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 11, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92211 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
36867 COOK ST, SUITE 101
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
36867 COOK ST, SUITE 101
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
Nurse Practitioner
36867 COOK ST, SUITE 101
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
Otolaryngology
36867 COOK ST, SUITE 103
PALM DESERT, CA 92211

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is B. Kato's NPI number?

The NPI number for B. Kato is 1003991761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is B. Kato located?

B. Kato practices at 36867 Cook St Suite 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211. The listed phone number is (760) 565-3900.

What is B. Kato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is B. Kato enrolled in Medicare?

No. B. Kato has opted out of Medicare through April 11, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for B. Kato was last updated on March 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.