Richard Kao, M.D.
NPI 1962880419 · Otolaryngology Physician · Rockville, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kao, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Rockville, MD (NPI 1962880419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962880419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D91294 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$640 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1611 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612-4861Phone: (312) 942-6100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-15
- Last updated
- 2021-06-07
- Certified
- 2021-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kao's NPI number?
- Richard Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962880419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kao's specialty?
- Richard Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kao located?
- Richard Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 9420 Key West Ave Ste 310, Rockville, MD 20850-6212.
- What is Richard Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kao is (301) 315-5888.
- Does Richard Kao accept Medicare?
- Richard Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kao's NPI (1962880419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.