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Dr. Leo Kao, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Port Charlotte, FL

  • NPI 1013385830
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2343 Aaron St
Port Charlotte, FL 339525305
(855) 979-5700
fax (855) 979-5701
Additional location
9015 Town Center Pkwy Unit 112
Lakewood Ranch, FL 342025012
(941) 224-3786
fax (833) 914-2734
Mailing address
8374 Market St # 194
Lakewood Ranch, FL 342025137

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2025
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #ME134113 · Oregon #MD186188

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013385830. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,805
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$183,822
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 1,064 241 $79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 347 140 $118
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 139 133 $172
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 93 40 $125
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 54 41 $151
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 47 47 $164
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 26 26 $114
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 24 24 $179
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 11 11 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Port Charlotte Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 164. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$218
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $157.75
Abbott Laboratories 1 $24.76
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $18.19
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC 1 $17.00

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
$158
Food and Beverage
$60

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
940
Patients
326
Total drug cost
$39,381
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 123 48 $3,790
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 84 25 $1,133
Losartan Potassium Generic 78 33 $1,147
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 78 28 $1,052
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 74 25 $660
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 62 18 $25,745
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 56 18 $842
Alprazolam Generic 55 14 $426
Prednisone Generic 51 35 $122
Gabapentin Generic 49 17 $1,828

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Leo Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Leo Kao practices Hospitalist Physician in Port Charlotte, FL.
Where does Dr. Leo Kao practice?
Dr. Leo Kao practices at 2343 Aaron St, Port Charlotte, FL 339525305. Office phone: 8559795700.
What is Dr. Leo Kao's NPI?
Dr. Leo Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013385830, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leo Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leo Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leo Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.