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KELUO YAO M.D.
NPI 1477996114
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in West Hollywood, CA

Active since April 11, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048(310) 423-6623 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2020, Oct 14, 2020, Jan 17, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Keluo Yao M.d. NPPES

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

KELUO YAO M.D. (NPI 1477996114) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in West Hollywood, California, licensed in California (A157850) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Duarte, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477996114
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameKELUO YAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address8700 BEVERLY BLVDWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804
Mailing AddressPo Box 512185Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
Phone(310) 423-6623
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2022
✔ NPI 1477996114 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A157850✔ Licensed in MI · 4301111383
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · CytopathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0500X · License A157850 (CA)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010-3012 · Phone (626) 256-4673

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

Keluo Yao 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 ID244474435
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190822001610
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Keluo Yao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Same address
Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD STE SB-290
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043826720 (310) 423-1447
City Of Hope Medical Foundation
24 mi
Hematology & Oncology
1500 DUARTE RD
Duarte, CA 91010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,335 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871886366 (626) 256-4673

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 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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
125 services84 patients
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 88108
Cell examination of a specimen using a concentration technique is a lab process that enhances the detection of cells in a sample. This method helps to focus on key areas of the sample, making it easier to spot abnormalities or changes. It's a crucial part of diagnosing and monitoring certain health conditions.
77 services69 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
69 services19 patients
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 88173
This procedure involves using a thin needle to collect a small sample from an abnormal area or lump. The sample is then examined under a microscope to identify any potential issues. A report of the findings is provided for further analysis.
64 services30 patients
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 88108
Cell examination of a specimen using a concentration technique is a lab process that enhances the detection of cells in a sample. This method helps to focus on key areas of the sample, making it easier to spot abnormalities or changes. It's a crucial part of diagnosing and monitoring certain health conditions.
48 services46 patients
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 88112
Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.
36 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90048 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
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

85.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.47

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.

DR. BERNICE LOUISE COLEMAN PH.D, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, NORTH TOWER ROOM 6215
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6178
DR. INGRID LEAH DOMBROWER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-2871
ELAINE WITTERT MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD, SUITE AC1002
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-3119
DR. KENAN MOHAMMED NADAR D.O.
Pediatrics
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-4451
HAE YOON GRACE CHOUNG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-6623
CASEY DISTASO MD
Emergency Medicine
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-8780
CHIARA CASAS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-3277
AUSTIN WU MD
Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-5841

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 Keluo Yao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Keluo Yao is 1477996114. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2013.

Where is Keluo Yao located?

Keluo Yao practices at 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-6623.

What is Keluo Yao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Keluo Yao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Keluo Yao 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 Keluo Yao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Keluo Yao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation (Los Angeles, CA) and City Of Hope Medical Foundation (Duarte, CA). 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 Keluo Yao'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 Keluo Yao was last updated on July 1, 2022. 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.