Elbert Kuo, MD
NPI 1770669152 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elbert Kuo, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Jacksonville, FL (NPI 1770669152).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770669152
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME173016 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
130 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 56 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 18 | $175 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 12 | $201 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 11 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$201 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,715 across 11 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 (1)
- 14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 2307Jacksonville, FL 32258-5468Phone: (904) 202-7300Fax: (904) 202-2754
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-28
- Last updated
- 2025-11-03
- Certified
- 2025-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elbert Kuo's NPI number?
- Elbert Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770669152, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elbert Kuo's specialty?
- Elbert Kuo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elbert Kuo located?
- Elbert Kuo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 Palm Ave Ste 600, Jacksonville, FL 32207-8457.
- What is Elbert Kuo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elbert Kuo is (904) 202-7300.
- Does Elbert Kuo accept Medicare?
- Elbert Kuo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elbert Kuo's NPI active?
- Yes — Elbert Kuo's NPI (1770669152) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.