Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elbert Kuo, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Surgery Physician · Jacksonville, FL

  • NPI 1770669152
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1301 Palm Ave Ste 600
Jacksonville, FL 322078457
(904) 202-7300
fax (904) 202-2754
Additional location
14546 Old Saint Augustine RD Ste 2307
Jacksonville, FL 322585468
Mailing address
Po Box 746654
Atlanta, GA 303746654

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #ME173016 · Arizona #43076
Medicaid (2)
AZ #524148 · FL #126731600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770669152. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
170
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$35,022
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 76 63 $140
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 26 14 $77
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 15 15 $171
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 14 13 $299
32663 Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope 13 13 $1,170
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 13 13 $14
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 13 13 $18

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,715
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 3 $1,955.58
Davol Inc. 3 $335.05
Pulmonx Corporation 1 $149.75
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 2 $135.85
Ethicon Inc. 1 $119.15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $19.20

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$1,820
Food and Beverage
$895

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$87
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 12 11 $87

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Elbert Kuo's medical specialty?
Dr. Elbert Kuo practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Jacksonville, FL.
Where does Dr. Elbert Kuo practice?
Dr. Elbert Kuo practices at 1301 Palm Ave Ste 600, Jacksonville, FL 322078457. Office phone: 9042027300.
What is Dr. Elbert Kuo's NPI?
Dr. Elbert Kuo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770669152, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elbert Kuo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elbert Kuo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elbert Kuo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (HCPCS 32674). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.