Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katharine Yao, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: Surgical Oncology) · Evanston, IL

  • NPI 1184698060
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2650 Ridge Ave, Northshore University Health System
Evanston, IL 602011718
(847) 570-1327
fax (847) 733-3695
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave., Northshore University Health System
Evanston, IL 602011718

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 11, 2021
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #36095007

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184698060. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
559
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$102,437
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 329 285 $70
19301 Partial removal of breast 44 39 $761
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 38 38 $194
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 32 32 $90
38525 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 25 25 $263
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $143
38900 Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 21 21 $158
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 19 18 $104
19303 Simple complete removal of breast 16 16 $1,212
19100 Needle biopsy of breast 12 12 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Katharine Yao's medical specialty?
Dr. Katharine Yao practices Surgery Physician in Evanston, IL.
Where does Dr. Katharine Yao practice?
Dr. Katharine Yao practices at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 602011718. Office phone: 8475701327.
What is Dr. Katharine Yao's NPI?
Dr. Katharine Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184698060, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katharine Yao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katharine Yao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katharine Yao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Partial removal of breast (HCPCS 19301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.