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KARA RYAN YAO MD
NPI 1942799218
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since May 02, 2018PECOS Enrolled
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 590-4557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2024, Jun 8, 2023, May 2, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kara Ryan Yao Md NPPES

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

KARA RYAN YAO MD (NPI 1942799218) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD478520) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942799218
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameKARA RYAN YAOCredential: MD
Location Address3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVDPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4319
Mailing Address216 S 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106-3802
Phone(215) 590-4557
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1942799218 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD478520
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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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 (PECOS)

Kara Ryan Yao Md 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 Kara Yao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd
Same address
Pain Medicine
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Childrens Anesthesiology Associates Ltd
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215048491 (215) 590-1000

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 19104 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

AARON DORFMAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - CARDIOLOGY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-4040
MS. NICOLE MARIE KOEPKE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - EMERGENCY MED
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1944
DR. CASSANDRA ALYS LIGH MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2208
DR. PREETI SOI
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-7555
ROSALIND USHER M.D.
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-6336
DR. MATTHEW DAVID SCHREIER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
DR. TERRENCE CALDWELL JR. PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
ALYSSA STIEFEL CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000

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 Kara Yao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Yao is 1942799218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2018.

Where is Kara Yao located?

Kara Yao practices at 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 590-4557.

What is Kara Yao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Kara Yao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Yao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kara Yao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Yao reassigns Medicare benefits to Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd (Philadelphia, PA). 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 Kara Yao'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 Kara Yao was last updated on March 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.