Wee Tin Kao, M.D.
NPI 1578859237 · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wee Tin Kao, M.D. is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1578859237).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578859237
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2011016816 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
26 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 29 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 14 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1120 Nw 14th St Fl 5Miami, FL 33136Phone: (305) 243-6466
- 2101 Brickell Ave Apt 1705Miami, FL 33129-2115Phone: (631) 275-6979
- 660 S Euclid AveCampus Box 8115Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010Phone: (314) 747-0553
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-21
- Last updated
- 2019-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wee Tin Kao's NPI number?
- Wee Tin Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578859237, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wee Tin Kao's specialty?
- Wee Tin Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wee Tin Kao located?
- Wee Tin Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Wee Tin Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wee Tin Kao is (713) 500-6636.
- Does Wee Tin Kao accept Medicare?
- Wee Tin Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wee Tin Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Wee Tin Kao's NPI (1578859237) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.