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DR. WEE TIN KATHERINE KAO M.D.
NPI 1578859237
Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since June 21, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN ST., MSB 5.036, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-6636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 5, 2019, Aug 1, 2018, Jun 22, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Wee Tin Katherine Kao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WEE TIN KATHERINE KAO M.D. (NPI 1578859237) is an individual facial plastic surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S2608) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578859237
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207YS0123X
Provider Legal NameDR. WEE TIN KATHERINE KAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6431 FANNIN ST., MSB 5.036Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 500-6636
Phone(713) 500-6636
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 5, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1578859237 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Facial Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YS0123X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S2608
Definition
An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.
Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X · License ME135452 (FL), 2011016816 (MO)
6431 FANNIN ST., Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12101 Brickell Ave Apt 1705Miami, FL 33129-2115 · Phone (631) 275-6979
Location 2660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8115Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010 · Phone (314) 747-0553
Location 31120 NW 14th St Fl 5Miami, FL 33136 · Phone (305) 243-6466

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Wee Tin Katherine Kao 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 ID9133358385
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191015003294
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
14 services14 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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.

GREGORY GASKEY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST., SUITE MSB 1.255E
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 325-7222
LARA SAMARNEH
Emergency Medicine
6431 FANNIN ST., JJL270
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-0758
DEVEN NIRAJ PATEL MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST., MSB 3
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6397
DAVID R MURDOCK MD
Internal Medicine
6431 FANNIN ST., MSB 6.100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6715
RYAN CHRISTOPHER MOLINA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST., MSB 2.116
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7640
DR. SHAUN GREGORY COLLINS DO
Emergency Medicine
6431 FANNIN ST., JJL 2ND FLOOR
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7882
DR. ZACHARY STANFORD JONES M.D.
Anesthesiology
6431 FANNIN ST., MSB 5.020
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
ABHIJEET DHOBLE M.D., M.P.H.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
6431 FANNIN ST., SUITE 1.224
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6071

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 Wee Tin Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wee Tin Kao is 1578859237. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011.

Where is Wee Tin Kao located?

Wee Tin Kao practices at 6431 Fannin St. Msb 5.036, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-6636.

What is Wee Tin Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Facial Plastic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207YS0123X.

Is Wee Tin Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wee Tin Kao 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 Wee Tin Kao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Wee Tin Kao 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 Wee Tin Kao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wee Tin Kao is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wee Tin Kao was last updated on July 5, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.