Chester Kao, MD
NPI 1265938161 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chester Kao, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1265938161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265938161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-01
- Last updated
- 2018-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chester Kao's NPI number?
- Chester Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265938161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chester Kao's specialty?
- Chester Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Chester Kao located?
- Chester Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699.
- What is Chester Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chester Kao is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Chester Kao accept Medicare?
- Chester Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chester Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Chester Kao's NPI (1265938161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.