Dr Yi H Kao, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in State College, PA

Dr Yi H Kao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in State College, Pennsylvania. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 3901 S Atherton St Ste 6, State College, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 466-6396.

Dr Yi H Kao is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD019662E) 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 1568488500.

Contact Information

Dr Yi H Kao, MD
3901 S Atherton St Ste 6,
State College, PA 16801-8324
(814) 466-6396
(814) 466-6056

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Yi H Kao
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience48 Years
Location3901 S Atherton St Ste 6, State College, Pennsylvania
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 Yi H Kao attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568488500
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365584513
  • Enrollment ID: I20100126000545

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Yi H Kao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568488500NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD019662E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312203

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 Yi H Kao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257
Entity NameMount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164691499
PECOS PAC ID: 8426136797
Enrollment ID: O20081021000240

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 Yi H 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 Yi H Kao, MD
3901 S Atherton St Ste 6,
State College, PA 16801-8324

Ph: (814) 466-6396
Dr Yi H Kao, MD
3901 S Atherton St Ste 6,
State College, PA 16801-8324

Ph: (814) 466-6396

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