ELAINE K KAO MD
NPI 1639412026
Obstetrics & Gynecology in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Elaine Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elaine Kao is 1639412026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2013.

Q: What is Elaine Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elaine Kao was last updated on August 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.

Active since April 03, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.9/100

CMS Quality Rating

4429 CLARA ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 842-4155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2025, Jun 9, 2021, Oct 31, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Elaine K Kao Md NPPES

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

ELAINE K KAO MD (NPI 1639412026) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (306016) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639412026

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameELAINE K KAOCredential: MD

Location Address4429 CLARA STNew Orleans, LA 70115-6902

Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-3000

Phone(504) 842-4155

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1639412026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 306016✔ Licensed in MS · 25231

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

4429 CLARA ST, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 3Metairie, LA 70001-2080 · Phone (504) 325-2700 · Fax (504) 455-0097

Location 214231 Seaway Rd Ste 3004Gulfport, MS 39503-4653 · Phone (228) 206-1905

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Elaine K Kao 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 ID6608158456

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210630004270

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190036

Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190046

Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70115 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

$128.88 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.44 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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.

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.

96.9/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

77.77

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

AMANDA CRISTINE HENNE MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4429 CLARA ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 842-9616

MISS JAMIE CHAUVIN BORNER FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

4429 CLARA ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (866) 624-7637

RENEW BARIATRIC SURGERY. LLC

Surgery

4429 CLARA ST, SUITE 600
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 897-0700

DR. LEKHA S. HOTA MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)

4429 CLARA ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 842-9618

ELIZABETH KAY PEACOCK M.D.

Urology

4429 CLARA ST, SUITE 600A
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 371-0071

HALEIGH SMITH HELD WHNP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

4429 CLARA ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 842-9885

AMANDA G GREGOIRE FNP

Nurse Practitioner

4429 CLARA ST, STE 340
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 412-1100

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC

General Practice

4429 CLARA ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Orleans Parish (504) 842-3990

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 Elaine Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elaine Kao is 1639412026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2013.

Where is Elaine Kao located?

Elaine Kao practices at 4429 Clara St, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4155.

What is Elaine Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Elaine Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elaine 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 Elaine Kao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Elaine 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 Elaine Kao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elaine Kao is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute and Touro Infirmary.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elaine Kao was last updated on August 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.