BARBARA T KAO
NPI 1972523975
Psychologist - Clinical in Providence, RI

Q: What is Barbara Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Kao is 1972523975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Q: What is Barbara Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Kao was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled

593 EDDY ST, GEORGE CLINIC, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-3201(401) 444-6115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Barbara T Kao NPPES

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

BARBARA T KAO (NPI 1972523975) is an individual clinical provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (PS00474) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972523975

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X

Provider Legal NameBARBARA T KAO

Location Address593 EDDY ST, GEORGE CLINICProvidence, RI 02903-4923

Mailing Address593 Eddy St, George ClinicProvidence, RI 02903-4923 · (401) 444-3201 · Fax (401) 444-6115

Phone(401) 444-3201

Fax(401) 444-6115

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1972523975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code103TC0700X

License✔ Licensed in RI · PS00474

Definition

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

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)

Barbara T Kao 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 Barbara Kao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rhode Island Hospital

Same address

Pediatrics

593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
265 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1861420333 (401) 444-6195

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 02903 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

$177.03 typical visit price

range $58.57 – $177.03

Typical copayment $44.25 (range $14.64 – $44.25)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$103.10 typical visit price

range $18.92 – $144.38

Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)

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. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.

Anesthesiology

593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-3777

AILEEN HSUEH

Surgery

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-8450

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL

General Acute Care Hospital

593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-7585

DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-5057

EUGENIE ATALLAH

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 606-2645

BRET CAULFIELD

Physician Assistant

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-4000

JUNG HO GONG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 793-2695

FANNY HUANG MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-4741

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 Barbara Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Kao is 1972523975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is Barbara Kao located?

Barbara Kao practices at 593 Eddy St George Clinic, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-3201.

What is Barbara Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Barbara Kao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Kao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Barbara Kao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Barbara Kao reassigns Medicare benefits to Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, RI). 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 Barbara Kao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Barbara Kao accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Barbara Kao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Kao was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.