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TAFLINE KAO M.D.
NPI 1316322993
Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA

Active since July 24, 2015PECOS Enrolled
55 LAKE AVE N, UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INTERNAL MEDICINE, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Tafline Kao M.d. NPPES

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

TAFLINE KAO M.D. (NPI 1316322993) is an individual internal medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (264854) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316322993
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTAFLINE KAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 LAKE AVE N, UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INTERNAL MEDICINEWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing Address55 Lake Ave N, Umass Memorial Medical Center, Internal MedicineWorcester, MA 01655-0002 · (508) 334-1000
Phone(508) 334-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 2015
✔ NPI 1316322993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 264854
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tafline Kao M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

HILLARY R. IRONS MD
Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 421-1400
MS. EILEEN A. DUHAMEL NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2710
EWA HRYNISZYN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
HELEN COPSEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-8585
DR. ADEPEJU GBADEBO CHAMPION M.D.
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2731
SOWMYA KORAPATI
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3550
LAYLA FAKHRZADEH M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
YOONYIE CHO M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-1000

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 Tafline Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tafline Kao is 1316322993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2015.

Where is Tafline Kao located?

Tafline Kao practices at 55 Lake Ave N Umass Memorial Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-1000.

What is Tafline Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Tafline Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tafline Kao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tafline Kao was last updated on August 25, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.