Dr Andrew Allen Kao, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bakersfield, CA

Dr Andrew Allen Kao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bakersfield, California. He went to University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc, Ace Eyecare Inc and his current practice location is 4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (661) 325-3937.

Dr Andrew Allen Kao is licensed to practice in California (license number 137160) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154685360.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew Allen Kao, MD
4105 Empire Dr,
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0637
(661) 325-3937
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew Allen Kao
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience14 Years
Location4105 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew Allen Kao attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154685360
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2012
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608180021
  • Enrollment ID: I20150729009655

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew Allen Kao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154685360NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 267907 (New York)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 137160 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Empire Eye And Laser Center Inc14563927868
Ace Eyecare Inc39718718495

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrew Allen Kao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of California Sfgh Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366417420
PECOS PAC ID: 5496668410
Enrollment ID: O20031112000551
Entity NameEmpire Eye And Laser Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265515878
PECOS PAC ID: 1456392786
Enrollment ID: O20090107000003

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew Allen Kao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew Allen Kao, MD
4105 Empire Dr,
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0637

Ph: (661) 325-3937
Dr Andrew Allen Kao, MD
4105 Empire Dr,
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0637

Ph: (661) 325-3937

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