DR. KENYON TSAO M.D.
NPI 1104152511
Emergency Medicine in San Luis Obispo, CA

Active since October 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
1911 JOHNSON AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401(805) 542-6621 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Kenyon Tsao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENYON TSAO M.D. (NPI 1104152511) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California, licensed in California (A125059) and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104152511
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENYON TSAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1911 JOHNSON AVESan Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4131
Mailing Address1911 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401 · (805) 542-6621
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2017
NPI 1104152511 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in CA · A125059 Licensed in MN · 54298
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1911 JOHNSON AVE, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN930004095MN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kenyon Tsao M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810160728
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170725002393
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
552 services539 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
466 services433 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
159 services157 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
56 services56 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93401 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
$91.64 typical visit price
range $59.84 – $178.89
Typical copayment $22.91 (range $14.96 – $44.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.82 typical visit price
range $19.70 – $146.55
Typical copayment $26.20 (range $4.92 – $36.63)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.67
Improvement Activities40
Cost97.14

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Pharmacist
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Hospitalist
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Anesthesiology
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Anesthesiology
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Dietitian, Registered
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Anesthesiology
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Anesthesiology
1911 JOHNSON AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

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 Kenyon Tsao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenyon Tsao is 1104152511. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2009.

Where is Kenyon Tsao located?

Kenyon Tsao practices at 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The listed phone number is (805) 542-6621.

What is Kenyon Tsao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kenyon Tsao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenyon Tsao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kenyon Tsao accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Kenyon Tsao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenyon Tsao was last updated on September 15, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.