Sarah Kao, M.D.
NPI 1568660538 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Kao, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1568660538).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568660538
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A102786 (CA)
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
18 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
1,589 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 412 | $104 |
| Mri Scan of Arm Joint Without Contrast73221 | 305 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 117 | $36 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Without Contrast73718 | 94 | $104 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast73700 | 81 | $52 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 67 | $130 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-11
- Last updated
- 2016-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Kao's NPI number?
- Sarah Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568660538, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Kao's specialty?
- Sarah Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Kao located?
- Sarah Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 14292 Mediatrice Ln, San Diego, CA 92129-4318.
- What is Sarah Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Kao is (858) 349-5231.
- Does Sarah Kao accept Medicare?
- Sarah Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Kao's NPI (1568660538) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.