Neil Kao, MD
NPI 1720089477 · Allergy Physician · Greenville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Neil Kao, MD is a Allergy Physician provider in Greenville, SC (NPI 1720089477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720089477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21942 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
13,307 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 3,758 | $3 |
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 3,750 | $13 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 1,686 | $11 |
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin95024 | 1,425 | $7 |
| Professional Service for Single Injection of Allergen95115 | 1,376 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 398 | $119 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 477 | 134 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 263 | 101 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 243 | 94 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 96 | 23 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 82 | 25 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 78 | 15 |
| Epinephrine | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,503 across 147 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
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2014-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neil Kao's NPI number?
- Neil Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720089477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neil Kao's specialty?
- Neil Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neil Kao located?
- Neil Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1202 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5910.
- What is Neil Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neil Kao is (864) 627-3800.
- Does Neil Kao accept Medicare?
- Neil Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Neil Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Neil Kao's NPI (1720089477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.