Bernard Kao, M.D.
NPI 1952481038 · Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician · Carmichael, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernard Kao, M.D. is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician provider in Carmichael, CA (NPI 1952481038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952481038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A84175 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2014-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernard Kao's NPI number?
- Bernard Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952481038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernard Kao's specialty?
- Bernard Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernard Kao located?
- Bernard Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608-0306.
- What is Bernard Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernard Kao is (916) 537-5135.
- Does Bernard Kao accept Medicare?
- Bernard Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernard Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernard Kao's NPI (1952481038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.