DR. ELIZABETH CHRISTINE KAO MD
NPI 1205254281
Surgery in Middletown, NY

Q: What is Elizabeth Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Kao is 1205254281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2014.

Q: What is Elizabeth Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Kao was last updated on November 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 07, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.59/100

CMS Quality Rating

707 E MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940(845) 333-7575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2025, Oct 11, 2024, Aug 18, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Dr. Elizabeth Christine Kao Md NPPES

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

DR. ELIZABETH CHRISTINE KAO MD (NPI 1205254281) is an individual surgery provider in Middletown, New York, licensed in Texas (U4236) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Garnet Health Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205254281

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ELIZABETH CHRISTINE KAOCredential: MD

Location Address707 E MAIN STMiddletown, NY 10940-2650

Mailing Address707 E Main StMiddletown, NY 10940-2650 · (845) 333-7575

Phone(845) 333-7575

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1205254281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · U4236

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License 309967 (NY)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

707 E MAIN ST, Middletown, NY 10940

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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. Elizabeth Christine Kao Md 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 ID9234358011

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230908000820, I20240816003236

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

54 services42 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

42 services38 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

36 services36 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Garnet Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Middletown, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330126

Location707 East Main StreetMiddletown, NY 10940 · Orange County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills

Acute Care Hospitals · Harris, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330386

Location68 Harris Bushville Road, P O Box 800Harris, NY 12742 · Sullivan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie

Acute Care Hospitals · Waxahachie, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450372

Location2400 N Interstate Highway 35EWaxahachie, TX 75165 · Ellis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10940 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

$95.99 typical visit price

range $61.88 – $187.05

Typical copayment $23.99 (range $15.47 – $46.76)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.88 typical visit price

range $19.92 – $151.94

Typical copayment $19.22 (range $4.98 – $37.98)

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.

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.

74.59/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

56.12

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.2

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

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