DR. CATHERINE I KUO M.D.
NPI 1396917035
Anesthesiology in West Allis, WI

Active since April 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8901 W LINCOLN AVE, WEST ALLIS, WI 53227(414) 805-8700(414) 259-1522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 31, 2023, Nov 22, 2021, Dec 12, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Catherine I Kuo M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE I KUO M.D. (NPI 1396917035) is an individual anesthesiology provider in West Allis, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (56133) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Allis Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396917035
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE I KUOCredential: M.D.
Location Address8901 W LINCOLN AVEWest Allis, WI 53227
Mailing AddressPo Box 735044Chicago, IL 60673-5044
Fax(414) 259-1522
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2023
NPI 1396917035 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in WI · 56133
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.
8901 W LINCOLN AVE, West Allis, WI 53227

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100016554WI

Accepted Insurance

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. Catherine I 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 ID8325217094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110815000400
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

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Allis Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Allis, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520139
Location8901 W Lincoln AveWest Allis, WI 53227 · Milwaukee 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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Dermatology
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Hospitalist
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
Pediatrics
8901 W LINCOLN AVE
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227

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 Catherine Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Kuo is 1396917035. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2008.

Where is Catherine Kuo located?

Catherine Kuo practices at 8901 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227. The listed phone number is (414) 805-8700.

What is Catherine Kuo's specialty?

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

Is Catherine Kuo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine 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.

What insurance does Catherine Kuo accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Catherine Kuo 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 Catherine Kuo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Kuo is affiliated with West Allis Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Kuo was last updated on October 31, 2023. 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.