Gary Kato, MD
NPI 1801903323 · Family Medicine Physician · Renton, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Kato, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Renton, WA (NPI 1801903323).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801903323
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00023017 (WA)
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
19 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
410 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 186 | $136 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 76 | $142 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 60 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $87 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $34 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 15 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 578 | 163 |
| Ezetimibe | 377 | 117 |
| Telmisartan | 239 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 168 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 129 | 40 |
| Famotidine | 124 | 35 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 110 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 4 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
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2011-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Kato's NPI number?
- Gary Kato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801903323, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Kato's specialty?
- Gary Kato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Kato located?
- Gary Kato's practice location on file with NPPES is 17900 Talbot Rd S, Renton, WA 98055-8212.
- What is Gary Kato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Kato is (425) 255-9310.
- Does Gary Kato accept Medicare?
- Gary Kato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Kato's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Kato's NPI (1801903323) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.