Samuel Kao, M.D.
NPI 1497747943 · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Kao, M.D. is a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1497747943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497747943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G740930 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
358 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 168 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $151 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 36 | $195 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 27 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $210 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$210 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-19
- Last updated
- 2010-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Kao's NPI number?
- Samuel Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497747943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Kao's specialty?
- Samuel Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Kao located?
- Samuel Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108-4206.
- What is Samuel Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Kao is (415) 392-9291.
- Does Samuel Kao accept Medicare?
- Samuel Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Kao's NPI (1497747943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.