Chao Hung Kao, MSW, RN, FNP-C
NPI 1629303698 · Nurse Practitioner · La Palma, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chao Hung Kao, MSW, RN, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in La Palma, CA (NPI 1629303698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629303698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSW, RN, FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Social Worker104100000X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 193 | 75 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 173 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 147 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 146 | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 117 | 50 |
| Famotidine | 91 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 76 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,265 across 49 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
- 2009-10-08
- Last updated
- 2021-04-13
- Certified
- 2021-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chao Hung Kao's NPI number?
- Chao Hung Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629303698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chao Hung Kao's specialty?
- Chao Hung Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chao Hung Kao located?
- Chao Hung Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 7872 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623-1796.
- What is Chao Hung Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chao Hung Kao is (714) 527-8777.
- Does Chao Hung Kao accept Medicare?
- Chao Hung Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chao Hung Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Chao Hung Kao's NPI (1629303698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.