Theodore Kao, DDS
NPI 1326929167 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Theodore Kao, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1326929167).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326929167
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 019.036462 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
Under 1 yr in 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
- 2025-09-09
- Last updated
- 2025-09-09
- Certified
- 2025-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Theodore Kao's NPI number?
- Theodore Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326929167, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Theodore Kao's specialty?
- Theodore Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Theodore Kao located?
- Theodore Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612-3723.
- What is Theodore Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Theodore Kao is (310) 990-6283.
- Does Theodore Kao accept Medicare?
- Theodore Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Theodore Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Theodore Kao's NPI (1326929167) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.