Steven Kao, MD
NPI 1962899096 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Kao, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1962899096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962899096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD61137724 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,699 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 256 | $9 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 137 | $12 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 97 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 81 | $11 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 77 | $22 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 73 | $29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,037 across 19 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-15
- Last updated
- 2021-07-06
- Certified
- 2021-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Kao's NPI number?
- Steven Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962899096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Kao's specialty?
- Steven Kao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Kao located?
- Steven Kao's practice location on file with NPPES is 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-4379.
- What is Steven Kao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Kao is (206) 386-6000.
- Does Steven Kao accept Medicare?
- Steven Kao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Kao's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Kao's NPI (1962899096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.