Albert Kao, MD
NPI 1225099286 · Nephrology Physician · Daly City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Kao, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Daly City, CA (NPI 1225099286).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225099286
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A75956 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,812 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 567 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 388 | $149 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 259 | $130 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 254 | $394 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 232 | $86 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 355 | 113 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 275 | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 271 | 83 |
| Chlorthalidone | 182 | 61 |
| Irbesartan | 156 | 48 |
| Furosemide | 126 | 56 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 114 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-30
- Last updated
- 2019-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Kao's NPI number?
- Albert Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225099286, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Kao's specialty?
- Albert Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Kao located?
- Albert Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1498 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA 94015-4015.
- What is Albert Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Kao is (650) 755-4492.
- Does Albert Kao accept Medicare?
- Albert Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Kao's NPI (1225099286) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.