Elaine Kao, MD
NPI 1639412026 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Kao, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1639412026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639412026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25231 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 24 | — |
| Estradiol | 21 | — |
| Metronidazole | 13 | — |
| Misoprostol | 12 | 11 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 12 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 11 | — |
| Fezolinetantbrand: Veozah | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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 , 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.
$520 across 26 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 (2)
- 2121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 3Metairie, LA 70001-2080Phone: (504) 325-2700Fax: (504) 455-0097
- 14231 Seaway Rd Ste 3004Gulfport, MS 39503-4653Phone: (228) 206-1905
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-03
- Last updated
- 2025-08-14
- Certified
- 2025-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Kao's NPI number?
- Elaine Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639412026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Kao's specialty?
- Elaine Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Kao located?
- Elaine Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 4429 Clara St, New Orleans, LA 70115-6902.
- What is Elaine Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Kao is (504) 842-4155.
- Does Elaine Kao accept Medicare?
- Elaine Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Kao's NPI (1639412026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.