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DR. CHENG-KAI KAO M.D.
NPI 1962664540
Hospitalist in Chicago, IL

Active since June 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC-5000, W314, CHICAGO, IL 60637(773) 834-8129(773) 795-7398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Cheng-kai Kao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHENG-KAI KAO M.D. (NPI 1962664540) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036128026) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962664540
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHENG-KAI KAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC-5000, W314Chicago, IL 60637-1447
Mailing Address5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637-1447 · (773) 834-8129 · Fax (773) 795-7398
Phone(773) 834-8129
Fax(773) 795-7398
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2014
✔ NPI 1962664540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036128026
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT192965 (PA)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cheng-kai 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 ID1153593587
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111007000341, I20240614003678
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.

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
88 services35 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

97.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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. ADAM BUCHANAN COCHRANE PHARM.D., BCPS
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC 5026
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-3583
MRS. VINAY KUMARI GARG
Dietitian, Registered
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-8165
THOMAS L FISHER JR. MD., M.P.H
Emergency Medicine
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-9501
LINDA MARIE NAHLIK R.PH.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 834-2017
HEATHER M MACLEOD MS
Genetic Counselor, MS
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC 6088
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-4310
RACHELLE J LORENZ M.S.
Genetic Counselor, MS
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC 0077
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 834-9801
DR. MARCO G. PATTI MD
Surgery
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC 5031
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-4865
DR. REBECCA LYNN BROWN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, MC1027
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Cook County (773) 702-1000

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 Cheng-kai Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheng-kai Kao is 1962664540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2008.

Where is Cheng-kai Kao located?

Cheng-kai Kao practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave Mc-5000, W314, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (773) 834-8129.

What is Cheng-kai Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Cheng-kai Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheng-kai 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheng-kai Kao was last updated on September 19, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.