ERICA YING KAO M.D.
NPI 1134578495
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Erica Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erica Kao is 1134578495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2016.

Q: What is Erica Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erica Kao was last updated on September 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.

Active since June 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 25, 2024, Aug 10, 2023, Nov 14, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Erica Ying Kao M.d. NPPES

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

ERICA YING KAO M.D. (NPI 1134578495) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (V3338) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134578495

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameERICA YING KAOCredential: M.D.

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Phone(210) 358-4000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2024

✔ NPI 1134578495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in TX · V3338

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0006X · License MD61425947 (WA)

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13551 Roger Brooke DriveSan Antonio, TX 78209-4504 · Phone (210) 916-2132

Location 21959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195-4504 · Phone (206) 520-5000

Location 3325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104-2420 · Phone (206) 520-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Erica Ying Kao 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 ID7315369808

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230811002924

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

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

Uthscsa Dental School

0.2 mi

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

7703 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750403887 (210) 567-3274

The Association Of University Physicians

1,779 mi

Anesthesiology

701 5TH AVE, SUITE 700
Seattle, WA 98104

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
4,364 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023041159 (206) 543-6420

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

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

34 services25 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307

A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.

32 services27 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342

This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.

27 services20 patients

Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311

This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.

24 services21 patients

Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 88321

A surgical pathology consultation involves reviewing slides prepared at a different lab to confirm or clarify a diagnosis. It's a second opinion to ensure accuracy. A report with findings and interpretations is then provided for your doctor's reference.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number500008

Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number500064

Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

93.09/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

73.95

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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