Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cynthia Kao, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Encinitas, CA
- NPI 1669635538
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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354 Santa Fe Dr, Enc 99 Encinitas Hospitalist Associates
Encinitas, CA 920245142
(760) 230-2251
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 31, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A103030
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669635538. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
741
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$86,754
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 419 | 173 | $123 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 171 | 169 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 126 | 96 | $82 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 25 | 25 | $179 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Encinitas Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 308. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
100
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$661
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 23 | 23 | $188 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 19 | 12 | $61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 12 | 12 | $171 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 12 | $35 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 12 | 12 | $80 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $79 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $49 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cynthia Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Kao practices Internal Medicine Physician in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Kao practice?
Dr. Cynthia Kao practices at 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 920245142. Office phone: 7602302251.
What is Dr. Cynthia Kao's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669635538, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.