Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Herman Kao, DDS, MD

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (CMS: Oral Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fort Worth, TX

  • NPI 1598968190
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1625 Saint Louis Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 927-1325
fax (817) 927-1035

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 2, 2011
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
1223S0112X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #23514

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598968190. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 21 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Fort Worth Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,049
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
BioHorizons Implant Systems INC. 16 $1,625.47
Kls-Martin L.P. 9 $340.40
Baxter Healthcare 3 $63.33
Atos Medical INC 1 $19.97

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,092
Food and Beverage
$957

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
379
Patients
319
Total drug cost
$1,623
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic 135 115 $620
Amoxicillin Generic 111 90 $367
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 87 76 $383
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 25 21 $121
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 21 17 $133

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Herman Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Herman Kao practices Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Fort Worth, TX.
Where does Dr. Herman Kao practice?
Dr. Herman Kao practices at 1625 Saint Louis Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104. Office phone: 8179271325.
What is Dr. Herman Kao's NPI?
Dr. Herman Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598968190, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Herman Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Herman Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Herman Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.