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DR. LUKE I. KAO M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1639144330
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Columbia, MD

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 212, COLUMBIA, MD 21044(410) 730-1212(410) 730-2812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Luke I. Kao M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. LUKE I. KAO M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1639144330) is an individual neurology provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0017575) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1967).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639144330
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUKE I. KAOCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 212Columbia, MD 21044-2983
Mailing Address11742 Springhaven CtEllicott City, MD 21042-1501 · (410) 591-3863
Phone(410) 730-1212
Fax(410) 730-2812
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1967
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2011
✔ NPI 1639144330 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0017575
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, Columbia, MD 21044
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPIND76361MD

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

Dr. Luke I. Kao M.d., Ph.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 ID648284430
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100125000558
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 Luke Kao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Maryland Neurological Center, LLC
Same address
Neurology
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 212
Columbia, MD 21044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
NPI 1205950656 (410) 730-1212

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 6

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.

Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit J0585
Onabotulinumtoxina, also known as Botox, is a medication injected into muscles. It's used to treat various conditions by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The units refer to the dosage.
18,550 services23 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
282 services140 patients
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 95909
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.
134 services133 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
111 services65 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 95885
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves placing tiny needles into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It's a limited study, meaning only specific muscles are tested. This helps identify any muscle or nerve dysfunction.
16 services15 patients
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 95910
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210048
Location5755 Cedar LaneColumbia, MD 21044 · Howard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21044 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
96%482 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
83%783 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
7%194 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%159 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
19%1,173 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
26%311 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
1%144 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 94% · 98 patients
98%98 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
43%1,173 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%1,173 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
40%95 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 136 patients
4%136 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
13%1,173 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

MRS. ELIZABETH WALLS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 004
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 730-0185
LAURA FLYNN PT
Physical Therapist
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 207
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 884-4111
DR. CHARLES JOSEPH LANCELOTTA JR. M.D.
Neurological Surgery
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE LL-007
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 715-2533
LORETTA V TRUMBLE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, 202
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 715-1060
DR. STEPHANIE NEUKUM M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 212
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 730-1212
SHEETAL PATEL PT
Physical Therapist
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, PHYSICAL THERAPY PARTNERS, SUITE 207
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 884-4111
GRETCHEN H SHAPERO PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, STE 103
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 997-0580
JACK W MCWATTERS MD
Specialist
11085 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 101
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 997-7979

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 Luke Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luke Kao is 1639144330. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Luke Kao located?

Luke Kao practices at 11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 212, Columbia, MD 21044. The listed phone number is (410) 730-1212.

What is Luke Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Luke Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luke 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Luke Kao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luke Kao reassigns Medicare benefits to Maryland Neurological Center, LLC (Columbia, MD). 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 Luke Kao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Luke Kao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luke Kao is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luke Kao was last updated on September 20, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.