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DR. MEREDITH A KATO MD
NPI 1619117694
Anesthesiology in Charlottesville, VA

Active since March 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1204 W MAIN ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903(434) 982-6100(434) 982-0747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2026, May 7, 2026, Jun 24, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Meredith A Kato Md NPPES

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

DR. MEREDITH A KATO MD (NPI 1619117694) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Charlottesville, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101288538) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Virginia Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Charlottesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619117694
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEREDITH A KATOCredential: MD
Location Address1204 W MAIN STCharlottesville, VA 22903-2824
Mailing AddressPo Box 749112Atlanta, GA 30374-9112
Phone(434) 982-6100
Fax(434) 982-0747
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1619117694 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101288538
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.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 0101288538 (VA)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License 173868 (OR)
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 244288-1 (NY)
1204 W MAIN ST, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908-0816 · Phone (434) 924-2547 · Fax (434) 982-1893

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Meredith A Kato Md 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 ID7719291996
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150731015920, I20260504005831
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Meredith Kato reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Virginia Physicians Group
1.1 mi
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
4105 LEWIS AND CLARK DR
Charlottesville, VA 22911
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,820 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033138250 (434) 295-1000
University Professional Services
2,284 mi
Multi-Specialty
2858 EBERLEIN AVE
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 2,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659605707 (503) 494-9000
Tuality Medical Group LLC
2,324 mi
Neurology
364 SE 8TH AVE STE 101
Hillsboro, OR 97123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 691 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639690704 (503) 681-1000
University Anesthesiology Associates, LLC
Anesthesiology
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, MAILCODE: SJH-2
Portland, OR 97239
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 279 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841217817 (503) 494-4910

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlottesville, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number490009
Location1215 Lee StreetCharlottesville, VA 22908 · Charlottesville City 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.

84.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.32
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.21

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.

HEATHER STEVENS SPADER MD
Neurological Surgery
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 243-5749
DR. ASMA SHAHID HABIB M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-9119
JENNIFER MOORE ANDREWS D.O.
Pediatrics
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-0123
WILLIAM G. WILSON M.D.
Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-0123
CHRISTIAN A. CHISHOLM MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-2500
LINDA A. WAGGONER FOUNTAIN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-0123
ANNE C BUTZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-5321
KEITH R. BACHMANN M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
1204 W MAIN ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
Charlottesville City (434) 924-2301

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 Meredith Kato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meredith Kato is 1619117694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2009.

Where is Meredith Kato located?

Meredith Kato practices at 1204 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903. The listed phone number is (434) 982-6100.

What is Meredith Kato's specialty?

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

Is Meredith Kato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meredith Kato 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 Meredith Kato's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meredith Kato reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: University Of Virginia Physicians Group (Charlottesville, VA), University Professional Services (Klamath Falls, OR), Tuality Medical Group LLC (Hillsboro, OR) and University Anesthesiology Associates, LLC (Portland, OR). 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 Meredith Kato's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Meredith Kato accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Meredith Kato 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 Meredith Kato affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Meredith Kato is affiliated with University Of Virginia Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meredith Kato was last updated on September 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.