Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bob Kao, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1821009440
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1635 N Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 606221321
(773) 276-5886 - Additional location
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350 Grandview RD
Sebastopol, CA 954722922
(707) 861-9818
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 29, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2085R0202X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036094799
- Medicaid
- IL #036094799
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821009440. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,062
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$194,275
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70450 |
Ct scan head or brain without contrast | 599 | 580 | $42 | |
71045 |
X-ray of chest, 1 view | 445 | 427 | $9 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 407 | 405 | $40 | |
93971 |
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 395 | 386 | $22 | |
71250 |
Ct scan of chest without contrast | 227 | 223 | $53 | |
76770 |
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 179 | 174 | $36 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 169 | 165 | $11 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 168 | 101 | $9 | |
71275 |
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | 159 | 158 | $89 | |
70498 |
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 143 | 143 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 155 peers in Chicago Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 50× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bob Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Bob Kao practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Bob Kao practice?
Dr. Bob Kao practices at 1635 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 606221321. Office phone: 7732765886.
What is Dr. Bob Kao's NPI?
Dr. Bob Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821009440, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bob Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bob Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bob Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.