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WEI HSIN KAO O.D.
NPI 1447414180
Optometrist in Rowland Heights, CA

Active since July 11, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1015 S NOGALES ST #109, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748(626) 428-9186(626) 965-8697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Wei Hsin Kao O.d. NPPES

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

WEI HSIN KAO O.D. (NPI 1447414180) is an individual optometrist in Rowland Heights, California, licensed in California (13531) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447414180
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameWEI HSIN KAOCredential: O.D.
Location Address1015 S NOGALES ST #109Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Mailing Address1015 S Nogales St #109Rowland Heights, CA 91748 · (626) 428-9186 · Fax (626) 965-8697
Phone(626) 428-9186
Fax(626) 965-8697
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2013
✔ NPI 1447414180 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 13531
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Other Identifiers 1

OtherW15680A01CA · Medicare Ptan

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wei Hsin Kao O.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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Wei Kao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Golden San Gabriel Optometric Vision Center
Optometrist
140 W VALLEY BLVD, #115
San Gabriel, CA 91776
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740216936 (626) 288-8023

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91748 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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 Wei Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wei Kao is 1447414180. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2008.

Where is Wei Kao located?

Wei Kao practices at 1015 S Nogales St #109, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. The listed phone number is (626) 428-9186.

What is Wei Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Wei Kao enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Wei Kao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wei Kao reassigns Medicare benefits to Golden San Gabriel Optometric Vision Center (San Gabriel, CA). The 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 Wei Kao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wei Kao was last updated on July 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.