ELAINE K. KAO MD – NPI #1639412026
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

ELAINE KAO is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639412026 to ELAINE KAO on April 03, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 14, 2025. 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 ELAINE KAO below.

NPI Profile for
ELAINE K. KAO

NPI Number
1639412026
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ELAINE K. KAO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4429 CLARA ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115-6902
Phone: (504) 842-4155 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
2121 Ridgelake Dr Fl 3
Metairie, LA 70001-2080
Phone: (504) 325-2700
Fax: (504) 455-0097
14231 Seaway Rd Ste 3004
Gulfport, MS 39503-4653
Phone: (228) 206-1905
Mailing address
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121-2429
Phone: (504) 842-3000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 14, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
MS 25231

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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
ELAINE KAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TOURO INFIRMARY
      1401 FOUCHER STREET
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

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