Hung-Teh Kao, MD
NPI 1326282468 · Psychiatry Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hung-Teh Kao, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1326282468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326282468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD12895 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
98 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 78 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$77 (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 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 158 | 26 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 115 | 28 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 81 | 26 |
| Lamotrigine | 69 | 15 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 61 | 13 |
| Aripiprazole | 56 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-20
- Last updated
- 2009-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hung-Teh Kao's NPI number?
- Hung-Teh Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326282468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hung-Teh Kao's specialty?
- Hung-Teh Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hung-Teh Kao located?
- Hung-Teh Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906-4800.
- What is Hung-Teh Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hung-Teh Kao is (401) 455-6200.
- Does Hung-Teh Kao accept Medicare?
- Hung-Teh Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hung-Teh Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Hung-Teh Kao's NPI (1326282468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.