Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Grace Kao, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Irvine, CA

  • NPI 1205934312
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15785 Laguna Canyon RD, 255
Irvine, CA 926183165
(949) 551-8588
fax (949) 336-6205
Mailing address
Po Box 3766
La Habra, CA 906323766

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2018
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A44855 · California #A044855

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205934312. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
278
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$41,457
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 116 51 $136
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 56 43 $173
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 44 44 $237
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 33 17 $71
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 29 13 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Irvine Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Eisai INC. 1 $25.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
91
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$4,457
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 33 15 $1,164
Gabapentin Generic 24 11 $539
Selegiline Hcl Generic 23 0 $2,045
Rivastigmine (Rivastigmine Tartrate) Brand 11 0 $708

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Grace Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Grace Kao practices Neurology Physician in Irvine, CA.
Where does Dr. Grace Kao practice?
Dr. Grace Kao practices at 15785 Laguna Canyon RD, Irvine, CA 926183165. Office phone: 9495518588.
What is Dr. Grace Kao's NPI?
Dr. Grace Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205934312, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Grace Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Grace Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Grace Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.