ALBERT C. KAO MD – NPI #1225099286
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ALBERT KAO is a physician located in DALY CITY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225099286 to ALBERT KAO on March 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 26, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALBERT KAO below.

NPI Profile for
ALBERT C. KAO

NPI Number
1225099286
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALBERT C. KAO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1498 SOUTHGATE AVE
SUITE 102
DALY CITY, CA 94015-4015
Phone: (650) 755-4492 Fax: (650) 775-4466
Mailing address
2149 E WARNER RD STE 102
TEMPE, AZ 85284-3495
Phone: (480) 393-0309 Fax: (480) 610-6189
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALBERT KAO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A759560
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 CA A75956

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Additional Information

Education
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2000
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALBERT KAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER
      1900 SULLIVAN AVENUE
      DALY CITY, CA 94015
    • PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
      1501 TROUSDALE DRIVE
      BURLINGAME, CA 94010
    • ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
      450 STANYAN ST
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA DALY CITY DIALYSIS
      1498 SOUTHGATE AVENUE
      DALY CITY, CA 94015
    • DAVITA MILLS DIALYSIS
      100 SOUTH SAN MATEO DRIVE
      SAN MATEO, CA 94401
    • DAVITA SAN BRUNO DIALYSIS
      841 SAN BRUNO AVENUE WEST
      SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
    • DAVITA WESTLAKE DALY CITY DIALYSIS CENTER
      2201 JUNIPERO SIERRA BOULEVARD. #A
      DALY CITY, CA 94014

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