Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, CongenitalDiagnosis, DifferentialRadiography, Thoracic
Dr. Sarah W. Kao, MD
NPI1568660538PAC ID5294913117
- Medicare services, 2024
- 3,590
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 1,282
- Publications
- 1
- Affiliated sites
- 5
- Medical groups
- 8
- Practice address
- 15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92618
- Practice phone
- Call (480) 306-6949
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Simonmed Imaging
Irvine, California
Find Dr. Kao's professional email, personal email and mobile number
Dmand AI checks each channel through healthcare-specific waterfall enrichment. See what is on file with a free account, with practice phones, licenses and affiliations.
Dr. Sarah W. Kao is a diagnostic radiologist in Irvine, California
Dr. Kao practices at Simonmed Imaging in Irvine, California.
Dr. Kao's NPI, 1568660538, was assigned on July 11, 2007. Dr. Kao graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 2006. Dr. Kao holds California license A102786.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1568660538NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 5294913117
- NPI enumeration date
- July 11, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (480) 306-6949
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 46
- Medical school graduation
- 2006
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Sarah W. Kao practices at Simonmed Imaging in Irvine, California
Dr. Kao's primary practice is Simonmed Imaging, at 15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92618 in Orange County. The practice phone is (480) 306-6949.
- Simonmed Imaging15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92618 · Orange CountyPhone(480) 306-6949
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Sarah W. Kao is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 8 medical groups
Dr. Kao's primary practice is Simonmed Imaging in Irvine, California. The medical group on file is SimonMed Imaging. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kao to 7 more medical groups and 5 group practices and clinics, each named with a free account.
Simonmed ImagingPrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Sarah W. Kao's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kao practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Simonmed Imaging | Available with a free account |
| +5 more sites and 7 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
For health IT teams
See the EHR and IT leaders at every site where Dr. Kao practices
Dmand AI maps EHR vendors, IT decision makers and buying committees across each health system and 6.2K+ hospitals, with verified contacts in the same login.
Dr. Sarah W. Kao is one of 4,096 diagnostic radiologists in California
Diagnostic radiology is Dr. Kao's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2085R0202X. Dr. Kao is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Kao is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Diagnostic radiology, CaliforniaPrimary
Diagnostic radiologists near Dr. Kao
Counts of diagnostic radiologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
4,096diagnostic radiologists in California
7diagnostic radiologists in Irvine
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Sarah W. Kao billed Medicare for 3,590 services in 2024
CMS data shows 3,590 Medicare services from Dr. Kao across 24 procedure codes in 2024, for 1,282 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $100,373 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 20243,590
Medicare patients1,282
Paid by Medicare$100,373
Procedure codes24
Dr. Kao's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Other services
- 2023: 02024: 2,001
- Imaging
- 2023: 1,1812024: 1,58935%
Dr. Kao compared with the California median for diagnostic radiologists, 2024
- Dr. Kao
- California median
- Medicare services
- 3,590vs 2,28157% above
- Medicare patients
- 1,282vs 1,346Close to median
Medians across 3,734 diagnostic radiologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Kao's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
Need commercial claims for Dr. Kao?
Medicare shows one payer. Book a meeting to get commercial claims data for Dr. Kao and other diagnostic radiologists in California.
Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Sarah W. Kao treated 1,282 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 1,282 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kao in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 765 patients. 75% of them have arthritis, and 75% have high cholesterol. 9% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 0.93, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kao's median patient age at 69, with 58% women.
Medicare patients, 20241,282
Average age73
Average risk score0.93
Also on Medicaid9%
Dr. Kao's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Kao's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women77560%
- Men50740%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Kao's Medicare patients, 2024
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety22%
- Mood disorders21%
- Depression19%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Kao's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 69
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women58%
- Men41%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Sarah W. Kao takes part in Medicare
Dr. Kao accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
For MedTech and pharma teams
Find diagnostic radiologists like Dr. Kao by procedure volume and prescribing
Filter 7.4M+ HCPs by Medicare procedures, Part D drugs and Open Payments history, then reach them with verified contacts in one login.
Dr. Sarah W. Kao has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Kao.
Papers1
Recent publications by Dr. Kao
See who Dr. Kao researches with
Physician Network Discovery turns co-authorship, shared hospitals and shared groups into a map of who Dr. Kao works with, so you can find a warm path to the right diagnostic radiologists.
Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Sarah W. Kao graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine
Dr. Kao graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 2006.
- Medical school
- Board certified in diagnostic radiology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Sarah W. Kao accepts plans from 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Kao is in network with 13 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Molina
- Regence Health Plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- +5 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Kao accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare7
- PPO6
- HMO4
- Medicaid3
- POS2
- EPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Sarah W. Kao's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
Data last refreshed October 2026Report an inaccuracyRemove my information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Sarah W. Kao
Spotted something out of date? Email hello@dmand.ai and we will check the record. Contact details live in the free trial.
What is Dr. Sarah W. Kao's NPI number?
Dr. Sarah W. Kao's NPI number is 1568660538. It was assigned on July 11, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Sarah W. Kao?
Dr. Sarah W. Kao is a diagnostic radiologist in Irvine, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Diagnostic Radiology Physician (taxonomy code 2085R0202X).
Where does Dr. Sarah W. Kao practice?
Dr. Kao practices at 15775 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92618. Dr. Kao's primary practice is Simonmed Imaging in Irvine, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kao to 7 medical groups and 5 group practices and clinics.
What is Dr. Sarah W. Kao's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kao is (480) 306-6949.
What is Dr. Sarah W. Kao's medical license number?
Dr. Kao holds California license A102786.
What medical group is Dr. Sarah W. Kao part of?
Dr. Kao is linked to SimonMed Imaging. Dmand AI links Dr. Kao to 7 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Sarah W. Kao accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kao billed Medicare for 3,590 services in 2024, and Dr. Kao accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Sarah W. Kao see?
CMS counts 1,282 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kao in 2024, with an average age of 73.
Is Dr. Sarah W. Kao board certified?
Yes. Dr. Kao is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.
What services does Dr. Sarah W. Kao bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Kao's most billed Medicare services were medical supplies or transport (A9575), diagnostic imaging (73721) and diagnostic imaging (73221).
Show 4 more questionsShow fewer questions
Where did Dr. Sarah W. Kao go to medical school?
Dr. Kao graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 2006.
How long has Dr. Sarah W. Kao been practicing?
Dr. Kao graduated from medical school in 2006, 20 years ago.
Does Dr. Sarah W. Kao do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Kao.
What insurance does Dr. Sarah W. Kao accept?
Dr. Kao is in network with 13 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
Selling to diagnostic radiology practices?
See diagnostic radiologists in California by site of care and group
Find the practices, groups and hospitals they work with, and the right people to contact at each.
- 30 days free
- Self-serve
- No credit card