Julia Kao, M.D.
NPI 1669762233 · Internal Medicine Physician · Downey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Julia Kao, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Downey, CA (NPI 1669762233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669762233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A124759 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 156 | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 78 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 44 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 39 | 15 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 37 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 | — |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$347 across 15 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
- 2011-04-15
- Last updated
- 2017-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Julia Kao's NPI number?
- Julia Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669762233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Julia Kao's specialty?
- Julia Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Julia Kao located?
- Julia Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242-2814.
- What is Julia Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Julia Kao is (562) 657-9000.
- Does Julia Kao accept Medicare?
- Julia Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Julia Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Julia Kao's NPI (1669762233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.