Vincent Kau, MD
NPI 1417905316 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vincent Kau, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1417905316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417905316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M1819 (TX)
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
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
677 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 309 | $129 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 85 | $19 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 80 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 76 | $130 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 53 | $79 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 45 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 105 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 545 | 181 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 328 | 107 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 283 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 262 | 87 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 236 | 79 |
| Omeprazole | 178 | 63 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,292 across 66 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
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vincent Kau's NPI number?
- Vincent Kau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417905316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vincent Kau's specialty?
- Vincent Kau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vincent Kau located?
- Vincent Kau's practice location on file with NPPES is 12121 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082.
- What is Vincent Kau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vincent Kau is (281) 558-5558.
- Does Vincent Kau accept Medicare?
- Vincent Kau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vincent Kau's NPI active?
- Yes — Vincent Kau's NPI (1417905316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.