CHE-FU KUO MD
NPI 1659367068
Internal Medicine in Marietta, OH

Active since September 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 36D0964219 · Microscopy
400 MATTHEW ST, SUITE 204, MARIETTA, OH 45750(740) 568-5360(740) 568-5359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Che-fu Kuo Md NPPES

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

CHE-FU KUO MD (NPI 1659367068) is an individual internal medicine provider in Marietta, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35074668K) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 19, 2027, and is affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659367068
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHE-FU KUOCredential: MD
Location Address400 MATTHEW ST, SUITE 204Marietta, OH 45750-1656
Mailing Address400 Matthew St, Suite 204Marietta, OH 45750-1656 · (740) 568-5360 · Fax (740) 568-5359
Fax(740) 568-5359
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2011
NPI 1659367068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35074668K
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
400 MATTHEW ST, Marietta, OH 45750

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING97145
Medicaid6000358000WV
Medicaid2121162OH
Medicare PIN0881411OH

Accepted 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

Che-fu Kuo 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 ID5890884415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071205000301
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 36D0964219

Che-Fu Kuo MD Ph D · Marietta, OH
Active · expires Aug 19, 2027
CLIA Number36D0964219
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorChe Fu Kuo MD Phd
Laboratory Phone(740) 568-5360
Laboratory LocationChe-Fu Kuo MD Ph D400 Matthew Street Suite 204, Marietta, OH 45750
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
94 services78 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
81 services80 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
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.

Marietta Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360147
Location401 Matthew StreetMarietta, OH 45750 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Selby General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Marietta, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number361319
Location1106 Colegate DriveMarietta, OH 45750 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45750 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
100%21 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
100%81 patients5/55-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.
94%914 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
100%395 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
100%211 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
100%395 patients5/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
47%395 patients3/55-star benchmark: 77%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers25 claims62 services$5.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Surgery
400 MATTHEW ST, STE 401
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Physician Assistant
400 MATTHEW ST, SUITE 200
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Neurological Surgery
400 MATTHEW ST, SUITE 401
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
400 MATTHEW ST, SUITE 305
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Obstetrics & Gynecology
400 MATTHEW ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Internal Medicine
400 MATTHEW ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Physician Assistant
400 MATTHEW ST, SUITE 401
MARIETTA, OH 45750
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
400 MATTHEW ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750

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 Che-fu Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Che-fu Kuo is 1659367068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2005.

Where is Che-fu Kuo located?

Che-fu Kuo practices at 400 Matthew St Suite 204, Marietta, OH 45750. The listed phone number is (740) 568-5360.

What is Che-fu Kuo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Che-fu Kuo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Che-fu Kuo 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.

Does Che-fu Kuo hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 36D0964219) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Che-fu Kuo accept?

Health plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Che-fu Kuo 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 Che-fu Kuo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Che-fu Kuo is affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital and Selby General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Che-fu Kuo was last updated on April 3, 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.