Tz-Ching Kao, AUD
NPI 1932783677 · Audiologist · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Qualified Audiologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tz-Ching Kao, AUD is a Audiologist provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1932783677).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932783677
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- AudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Credential
- AUD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 81229 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
443 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 192 | $30 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 144 | $10 |
| Analysis and Reprogramming of Inner Ear Implant (7 Years Or Older)92604 | 35 | $63 |
| Evaluation and Testing for Balance With Recording92540 | 25 | $73 |
| Test to Assess Balance During Warm and Cool Irrigation in Both Ears92537 | 24 | $19 |
| Test for Abnormal Eye Movement Using a Rotating Chair92546 | 23 | $14 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$73 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-05-10
- Last updated
- 2021-07-30
- Certified
- 2021-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tz-Ching Kao's NPI number?
- Tz-Ching Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932783677, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tz-Ching Kao's specialty?
- Tz-Ching Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Audiologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is Tz-Ching Kao located?
- Tz-Ching Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Tz-Ching Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tz-Ching Kao is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Tz-Ching Kao accept Medicare?
- Tz-Ching Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tz-Ching Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Tz-Ching Kao's NPI (1932783677) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.