B. Kato, M.D.
NPI 1003991761 · Otolaryngology Physician · Palm Desert, CA
B. Kato, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1003991761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003991761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G86538 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 31 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 12 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 23 | — |
| Diazepam | 16 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 12 |
| Scopolamine | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2014-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is B. Kato's NPI number?
- B. Kato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003991761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is B. Kato's specialty?
- B. Kato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is B. Kato located?
- B. Kato's practice location on file with NPPES is 36867 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211-6064.
- What is B. Kato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for B. Kato is (760) 565-3900.
- Is B. Kato's NPI active?
- Yes — B. Kato's NPI (1003991761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.