John Kao, MD
NPI 1336187517 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Honolulu, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Kao, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Honolulu, HI (NPI 1336187517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336187517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15397 (HI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 610 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 430 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 197 | $132 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 168 | $67 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 135 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 489 | 184 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 | 139 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 241 | 98 |
| Losartan Potassium | 229 | 97 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 222 | 86 |
| Carvedilol | 212 | 75 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 10 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2018-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Kao's NPI number?
- John Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336187517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Kao's specialty?
- John Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Kao located?
- John Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 98-1079 Moanalua Road Suite 680, Honolulu, HI 96701.
- What is John Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Kao is (808) 485-4553.
- Does John Kao accept Medicare?
- John Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — John Kao's NPI (1336187517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.