Simon Kao, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Iowa City, IA

Simon Kao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice State University Of Iowa and his current practice location is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 356-4447.

Simon Kao is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 26149) 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 1710975669.

Contact Information

Simon Kao, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
(319) 356-4447
(319) 356-2220

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSimon Kao
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience48 Years
Location200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa
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:
  • Simon Kao graduated from medical school in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710975669
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840335600
  • Enrollment ID: I20100304000100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Simon Kao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710975669NPI-NPPES
0249516MedicaidIA
24951OtherIAWELLMARK BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085P0229XRadiology - Pediatric Radiology 26149 (Iowa)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 26149 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa city, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
State University Of Iowa76188842301549

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. Simon Kao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState University Of Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477554814
PECOS PAC ID: 7618884230
Enrollment ID: O20031107000060

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. Simon 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
Simon Kao, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-4447
Simon Kao, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-4447

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Richard Semelka, MD
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Phone: 319-356-3378    
Eric Sung,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-1616    
Takashi Shawn Sato, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-3767    Fax: 319-353-6275
Nobuhiro Fujita, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-353-6042    Fax: 319-356-2220

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