Carol Kao, MD
NPI 1912273988 · Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Kao, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1912273988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912273988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020028174 (MO)
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 tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-23
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2023-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Kao's NPI number?
- Carol Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912273988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Kao's specialty?
- Carol Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carol Kao located?
- Carol Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Childrens Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1002.
- What is Carol Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Kao is (314) 454-6050.
- Does Carol Kao accept Medicare?
- Carol Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Kao's NPI (1912273988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.