Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Houston, TX

Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Houston, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Ut Physicians and her current practice location is 6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 500-6636.

Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S2608) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1578859237.

Contact Information

Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao, MD
6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036,
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 500-6636
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wee Tin Katherine Kao
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience13 Years
Location6431 Fannin St., Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578859237
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2011
  • Last Update Date: 07/05/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133358385
  • Enrollment ID: I20191015003294

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578859237NPI-NPPES
PENDINGMedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 2011016816 (Missouri)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology ME135452 (Florida)Secondary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery S2608 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ut Physicians84269603601400

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 Wee Tin Katherine Kao allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUt Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033157821
PECOS PAC ID: 8426960360
Enrollment ID: O20031107000268

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 Wee Tin Katherine 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 Wee Tin Katherine Kao, MD
6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036,
Houston, TX 77030

Ph: (713) 500-6636
Dr Wee Tin Katherine Kao, MD
6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036,
Houston, TX 77030

Ph: (713) 500-6636

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