Jerome Kao, M.D.
NPI 1306131974 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jerome Kao, M.D. is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1306131974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306131974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2017016661 (MO)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
48 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 18 | $14 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 18 | $12 |
| Insertion of Tube for Infusion With Imaging Guidance and Review By Radiologist, Patient 5 Years Or Older36573 | 12 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$78 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$329 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1600 Sw Archer Rd # M509Department of RadiologyGainesville, FL 32610-0374Phone: (901) 654-5663
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-12
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2020-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerome Kao's NPI number?
- Jerome Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306131974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jerome Kao's specialty?
- Jerome Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jerome Kao located?
- Jerome Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110.
- What is Jerome Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jerome Kao is (314) 268-5783.
- Does Jerome Kao accept Medicare?
- Jerome Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jerome Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Jerome Kao's NPI (1306131974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.