MASANARI KATO MD
NPI 1790276244
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in White Plains, NY

Active since May 21, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
244 WESTCHESTER AVE STE 205, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604(914) 703-1170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 20, 2025, Jul 4, 2023, May 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Masanari Kato Md NPPES

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

MASANARI KATO MD (NPI 1790276244) is an individual otology & neurotology provider in White Plains, New York, licensed in New York (337458) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Farmington Hills.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790276244
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207YX0901X
Provider Legal NameMASANARI KATOCredential: MD
Location Address244 WESTCHESTER AVE STE 205White Plains, NY 10604-2922
Mailing Address244 Westchester Ave Ste 205White Plains, NY 10604-2922
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1790276244 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Otology & NeurotologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YX0901X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 337458✔ Licensed in MI · 4301509593
Definition
An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
244 WESTCHESTER AVE STE 205, White Plains, NY 10604

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 130055 Northwestern Hwy Ste 101Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3260 · Phone (248) 865-4444 · Fax (248) 865-6161

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

Masanari 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 ID8820344161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250805000503
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Masanari Kato reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urology
1010 NORTHERN BLVD STE 110
Great Neck, NY 11021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 9,353 clinicians in this Medicare group
Otolaryngology
30055 NORTHWESTERN HWY, SUITE 101
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.
56 services51 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
32 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northern Westchester Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Kisco, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330162
Location400 East Main StreetMount Kisco, NY 10549 · Westchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Phelps Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sleepy Hollow, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330261
Location701 N BroadwaySleepy Hollow, NY 10591 · Westchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Masanari Kato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Masanari Kato is 1790276244. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2018.

Where is Masanari Kato located?

Masanari Kato practices at 244 Westchester Ave Ste 205, White Plains, NY 10604. The listed phone number is (914) 703-1170.

What is Masanari Kato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Otology & Neurotology, with taxonomy code 207YX0901X.

Is Masanari Kato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Masanari 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 Masanari Kato's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Masanari Kato reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: North Shore-Lij Medical PC (Great Neck, NY) and Michigan Ear Institute PLLC (Farmington Hills, MI). 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 Masanari Kato's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Masanari Kato affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Masanari Kato is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Masanari Kato was last updated on June 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.