WEI-MING KAO MD
NPI 1124339114
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since June 24, 2010PECOS Enrolled
725 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 497-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Wei-ming Kao Md NPPES

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

WEI-MING KAO MD (NPI 1124339114) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A183263) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Cleveland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124339114
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameWEI-MING KAOCredential: MD
Location Address725 WELCH RDPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Mailing Address725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601 · (650) 497-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1124339114 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A183263
Definition
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License A183263 (CA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 35.125150 (OH)
725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001 · Phone (216) 445-8383

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wei-ming Kao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Wei-ming Kao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
Stanford, CA 94305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,258 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Pediatrics
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Occupational Therapist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Nurse Practitioner
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Hospitalist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304

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 Wei-ming Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wei-ming Kao is 1124339114. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2010.

Where is Wei-ming Kao located?

Wei-ming Kao practices at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 497-8000.

What is Wei-ming Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is Wei-ming Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wei-ming Kao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Wei-ming Kao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wei-ming Kao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA) and Stanford Health Care (Stanford, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Wei-ming Kao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wei-ming Kao was last updated on February 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.