Tafline Kao, M.D.
NPI 1316322993 · Internal Medicine Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tafline Kao, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1316322993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316322993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 264854 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% 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
- 2015-07-24
- Last updated
- 2015-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tafline Kao's NPI number?
- Tafline Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316322993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tafline Kao's specialty?
- Tafline Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tafline Kao located?
- Tafline Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655-0002.
- What is Tafline Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tafline Kao is (508) 334-1000.
- Does Tafline Kao accept Medicare?
- Tafline Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tafline Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Tafline Kao's NPI (1316322993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.