Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1962664540
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.7 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc-5000, W314
Chicago, IL 606371447
(773) 834-8129
fax (773) 795-7398
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036128026 · Pennsylvania #MT192965
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962664540. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
70
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$9,712
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 56 | 22 | $127 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 14 | 14 | $185 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 154 peers in this city , average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$425
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $425.00 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao practices Hospitalist Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao practice?
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371447. Office phone: 7738348129.
What is Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao's NPI?
Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962664540, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cheng-Kai Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: 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.