Edward Kuo, M.D.
NPI 1174878391 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Kuo, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1174878391).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174878391
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
297 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 203 | $170 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 56 | $117 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 38 | $206 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $117–$206 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 70 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 58 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 47 | 47 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 | 25 |
| Naproxen | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-14
- Last updated
- 2014-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Kuo's NPI number?
- Edward Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174878391, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Kuo's specialty?
- Edward Kuo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Kuo located?
- Edward Kuo's practice location on file with NPPES is 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-1501.
- What is Edward Kuo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Kuo is (713) 704-4060.
- Does Edward Kuo accept Medicare?
- Edward Kuo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Kuo's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Kuo's NPI (1174878391) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.