Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lillian Kao, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1932131646
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6410 Fannin St, 1400
Houston, TX 770303000
(832) 325-7125
fax (713) 512-2200
Mailing address
Po Box 301173
Dallas, TX 753031173

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 8, 2016
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L6083
Medicaid
TX #152154401

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932131646. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
106
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$19,151
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 64 28 $217
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 24 14 $121
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 18 18 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lillian Kao's medical specialty?
Dr. Lillian Kao practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lillian Kao practice?
Dr. Lillian Kao practices at 6410 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770303000. Office phone: 8323257125.
What is Dr. Lillian Kao's NPI?
Dr. Lillian Kao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932131646, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lillian Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lillian Kao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lillian Kao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.