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

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Kao reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Garnet Health Doctors PC
Same address
General Practice
707 E MAIN ST
Middletown, NY 10940
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093138851 (845) 333-7575
The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
1,313 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1000 S BECKHAM AVE
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5,299 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417099599 (214) 645-0624
Healthtexas Provider Network
1,349 mi
Family Medicine
6435 S FM 549, STE 201
Heath, TX 75032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538164116 (972) 771-9155

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 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 2

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

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
Quality56.12
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.2

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.

KRASSIMIR ATANASSOV MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-7575
DR. AAMIR MASOOD GILANI M.D
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-7575
HAALA BABAR DO
Emergency Medicine
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-7373
DR. ERINI ANDREAS CHRISTODOULOU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-7373
TETYANA KOCHETKOVA
Dietitian, Registered
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-1000
MR. BRIGHT BOAFO NKRUMAH PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-1114
FRANK CHIDI OGBONNA MD/DO
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-1000
DUSTIN BATTAD MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
707 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Orange County (845) 333-7373

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 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.

Where is Elizabeth Kao located?

Elizabeth Kao practices at 707 E Main St, Middletown, NY 10940. The listed phone number is (845) 333-7575.

What is Elizabeth Kao's specialty?

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

Is Elizabeth Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Kao 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elizabeth Kao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Kao reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Garnet Health Doctors PC (Middletown, NY), The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (Tyler, TX) and Healthtexas Provider Network (Heath, TX). 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 Elizabeth Kao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Kao accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Elizabeth Kao 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.

Is Elizabeth Kao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Kao is affiliated with Garnet Health Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Kao was last updated on November 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.