Ming-Chih Kao, MD
NPI 1922282870 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ming-Chih Kao, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1922282870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922282870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A105859 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
852 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 208 | $150 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 157 | $36 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 127 | $19 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 97 | $67 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 55 | $199 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 121 | 27 |
| Pregabalin | 103 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 96 | 22 |
| Baclofen | 73 | 30 |
| Buprenorphine | 32 | — |
| Meloxicam | 30 | — |
| Topiramate | 24 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 450 Broadway StStanford University Medical Center, AnesthesiologyRedwood City, CA 94063-3132Phone: (203) 745-0252Fax: (270) 458-8899
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-27
- Last updated
- 2024-04-11
- Certified
- 2024-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ming-Chih Kao's NPI number?
- Ming-Chih Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922282870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ming-Chih Kao's specialty?
- Ming-Chih Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ming-Chih Kao located?
- Ming-Chih Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Ming-Chih Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ming-Chih Kao is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Ming-Chih Kao accept Medicare?
- Ming-Chih Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ming-Chih Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Ming-Chih Kao's NPI (1922282870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.