DR. PAUL WILLIAM KUO M.D.
NPI 1316140452
Anesthesiology in Barrington, IL

Active since June 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
450 W HIGHWAY 22, BARRINGTON, IL 60010(847) 381-9600(847) 967-8594 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 21, 2021, Dec 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Paul William Kuo M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL WILLIAM KUO M.D. (NPI 1316140452) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Barrington, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.123005) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316140452
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL WILLIAM KUOCredential: M.D.
Location Address450 W HIGHWAY 22Barrington, IL 60010-1919
Mailing Address255 W Michigan AveJackson, MI 49201-2218 · (312) 316-1590
Fax(847) 967-8594
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2021
NPI 1316140452 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036.123005
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
450 W HIGHWAY 22, Barrington, IL 60010

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. Paul William Kuo 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 ID547306649
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091002000409
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 9

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
111 services104 patients
Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath 00873
Anesthesia for shock wave therapy helps in comfortably breaking down urinary system stones. This is done without a water bath, using a device that sends shock waves to disintegrate the stones into small pieces, making them easier to pass naturally.
21 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914
Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.
15 services15 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Barrington, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140291
Location450 West Highway 22Barrington, IL 60010 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Dietitian, Registered
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Occupational Therapist
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Registered Nurse
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Emergency Medicine
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Anesthesiology
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Pediatrics
450 W HIGHWAY 22
BARRINGTON, IL 60010

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 Paul Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Kuo is 1316140452. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2007.

Where is Paul Kuo located?

Paul Kuo practices at 450 W Highway 22, Barrington, IL 60010. The listed phone number is (847) 381-9600.

What is Paul Kuo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Paul Kuo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Kuo 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.

Is Paul Kuo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Kuo is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Kuo was last updated on December 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.