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KATHERINE KAO M.D.
NPI 1689866311
Internal Medicine in Panorama City, CA

Active since August 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13652 CANTARA ST, PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402(888) 778-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Katherine Kao M.d. NPPES

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

KATHERINE KAO M.D. (NPI 1689866311) is an individual internal medicine provider in Panorama City, California, licensed in California (A90032) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689866311
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE KAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address13652 CANTARA STPanorama City, CA 91402-5423
Mailing Address13652 Cantara StPanorama City, CA 91402-5423
Phone(888) 778-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1689866311 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A90032✔ Licensed in NY · 244145
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 244145 (NY), A90032 (CA)
13652 CANTARA ST, Panorama City, CA 91402
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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

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 ID3870775927
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161220002198
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 Katherine Kao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Same address
Health Maintenance Organization
13652 CANTARA ST
Panorama City, CA 91402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407888928 (818) 375-2000

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

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 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.
16 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91402 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

DR. JULIE KAYU HUANG PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
13652 CANTARA ST, INPATIENT PHARMACY
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-2443
GLORIA S TONGSON NP
Nurse Practitioner
13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-2000
DOUGLAS L. CALDWELL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-2000
SILVIA N. COMPEAN MD
Internal Medicine
13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-2000
LILIA V LORD RD
Dietitian, Registered
13652 CANTARA ST, PANORAMA CITY
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-3484
ELAINA NGO
Pharmacist
13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-4217
TINA J WOOLFORK NP
Nurse Practitioner
13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-2000
ANGELINE LI PING ONG SU MD
Family Medicine
13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
Los Angeles County (818) 375-2000

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 Katherine Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Kao is 1689866311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2007.

Where is Katherine Kao located?

Katherine Kao practices at 13652 Cantara St, Panorama City, CA 91402. The listed phone number is (888) 778-5000.

What is Katherine Kao's specialty?

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

Is Katherine Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine 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 Katherine Kao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Kao reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Panorama City, CA). 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 Katherine Kao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Kao was last updated on December 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.