ROGER KAO M.D.
NPI 1982786133
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Carlos, CA

Q: What is Roger Kao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Roger Kao is 1982786133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Q: What is Roger Kao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Roger Kao was last updated on March 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

1000 LAUREL ST, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070(650) 596-8800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Roger Kao M.d. NPPES

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

ROGER KAO M.D. (NPI 1982786133) is an individual gastroenterology provider in San Carlos, California, licensed in California (A98824) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois Medical College (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982786133

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameROGER KAOCredential: M.D.

Location Address1000 LAUREL STSan Carlos, CA 94070-3939

Mailing Address1000 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070-3939 · (650) 596-8800

Phone(650) 596-8800

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIllinois Medical CollegeGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2020

NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2020

✔ NPI 1982786133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A98824

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

1000 LAUREL ST, San Carlos, CA 94070

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Roger 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 ID9133150089

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080124000726

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 11

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

181 services141 patients

Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito G0500

Moderate sedation is a method where a physician uses medication to help you relax during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. An independent trained observer will be present to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety throughout the procedure. It's a common and safe practice.

148 services139 patients

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.

61 services59 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

50 services50 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

50 services50 patients

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

49 services49 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94070 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

$153.83 typical visit price

range $69.00 – $202.35

Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$119.48 typical visit price

range $23.44 – $166.46

Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)

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.

94.93/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.11

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

50%36 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

89%635 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

81%1,781 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

98%1,476 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

18%22 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

96%342 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

48%800 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

43%1,308 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

86%860 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

24%860 patients2/55-star benchmark: 59%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 336 patients

1%336 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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