Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jennifer Kao, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · San Jose, CA

  • NPI 1205866944
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1630 Oakland Road, Suite A 115
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-9988
fax (408) 453-1178

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 15, 2019
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #7828 T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205866944. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
59
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,797
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 30 29 $38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 29 29 $91

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in San Jose Optometrist, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$167
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $109.72
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 2 $39.62
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $17.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$167

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Jennifer Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Jennifer Kao practices Optometrist in San Jose, CA.
Where does Dr. Jennifer Kao practice?
Dr. Jennifer Kao practices at 1630 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131. Office phone: 4084539988.
What is Dr. Jennifer Kao's NPI?
Dr. Jennifer Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205866944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jennifer Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jennifer Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.