MS. KAI TAO CNM, MS
NPI 1861412637
Advanced Practice Midwife in Chicago, IL

Active since July 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
18 S MICHIGAN AVE, 6TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60603(312) 592-6800(312) 592-6801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ms. Kai Tao Cnm, Ms NPPES

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

MS. KAI TAO CNM, MS (NPI 1861412637) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209005718) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861412637
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KAI TAOCredential: CNM, MS
Location Address18 S MICHIGAN AVE, 6TH FLOORChicago, IL 60603-3200
Mailing Address850 N Dewitt Pl, Apt. 12fChicago, IL 60611-2361 · (773) 706-0191
Fax(312) 592-6801
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2011
✔ NPI 1861412637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209005718
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
18 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60603

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 (PECOS)

Ms. Kai Tao Cnm, Ms is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Kai Tao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1701 W SUPERIOR ST
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 383 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60603 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
Behavior Technician
18 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60603

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 Kai Tao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kai Tao is 1861412637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Where is Kai Tao located?

Kai Tao practices at 18 S Michigan Ave 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603. The listed phone number is (312) 592-6800.

What is Kai Tao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Kai Tao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kai Tao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kai Tao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kai Tao reassigns Medicare benefits to Erie Family Health Center, Inc (Chicago, IL). 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 Kai Tao'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 Kai Tao was last updated on November 3, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.