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Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao, MD
NPI1487713129PAC ID8426145491
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 12
- Part D claims, 2024
- 974
- Publications
- 1
- Clinical trials
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Practice address
- 9333 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242
- Practice phone
- Call (562) 461-6007
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
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Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao is an internist in Downey, California
Dr. Kao practices at Downey Medical Center in Downey, California, part of Kaiser Permanente.
Dr. Kao's NPI, 1487713129, was assigned on December 8, 2006. Dr. Kao graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2004. Dr. Kao holds California license A95232.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1487713129NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 8426145491
- NPI enumeration date
- December 8, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (562) 461-6007
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 48
- Medical school graduation
- 2004
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao practices at Downey Medical Center in Downey, California
Dr. Kao's primary practice is Downey Medical Center, at 9333 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 in Los Angeles County. The practice phone is (562) 461-6007.
- Downey Medical Center9333 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 · Los Angeles CountyPhone(562) 461-6007
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Kao's primary practice is Downey Medical Center in Downey, California, part of Kaiser Permanente. The medical group on file is Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kao to 1 more breast imaging center and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group1 breast imaging centerName with a free account1 group practice or clinicName with a free account
See all 4 affiliations for Dr. KaoSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kao practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Downey Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao is one of 16,751 internists in California
Internal medicine is Dr. Kao's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Kao is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kao is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Internal medicine, CaliforniaPrimary
Internists near Dr. Kao
Counts of internists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao treated 12 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 67
CMS counts 12 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kao in 2024. The largest group is 85 and over, with 0 patients. Their average risk score is 1.48, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kao's median patient age at 62, with 60% women.
Medicare patients, 202412
Average age67
Average risk score1.48
Dr. Kao's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
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 62
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women60%
- Men39%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao wrote 974 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Kao wrote 974 Medicare Part D claims for 745 patients. 97% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 880 of them, across 8 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $27,190 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 680 claims across 7 drugs.
Part D claims, 2024974
Drugs named by CMS8
Total drug cost$27,190
Part D patients745
Dr. Kao's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic943 claims97%
- Brand-name31 claims3%
Dr. Kao's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Kao's Part D claims, 2024
- Antibiotics1%11 of 974 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 6802024: 88029%
Drugs named by CMS: 8 in 2024, 7 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao takes part in Medicare
Dr. Kao accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Kevin Ta Kang 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
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao has worked on 1 clinical trial
Dmand AI links Dr. Kao to 1 clinical trial. 1 is still active or recruiting.
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Kao
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Kao
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao received $411 in industry payments from 2017 to 2019
CMS Open Payments shows 4 general payments to Dr. Kao from 2 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2019. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Boston Scientific Corporation paid the most, $311.
General payments to Dr. Kao by program year, 2017 to 2019
Companies that paid Dr. Kao the most, 2017 to 2019
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin
Dr. Kao graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2004.
- Medical school
- Board certified in gastroenterology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Kao is in network with 2 carriers, including CMS Medicare and Kaiser Permanente. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- CMS Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente
Plan types Dr. Kao accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO1
- Medicare1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Kevin Ta Kang 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 | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - 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)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (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 |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| 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 |
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What is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao's NPI number?
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao's NPI number is 1487713129. It was assigned on December 8, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao?
Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao is an internist in Downey, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).
Where does Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao practice?
Dr. Kao practices at 9333 Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242. Dr. Kao's primary practice is Downey Medical Center in Downey, California, part of Kaiser Permanente. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kao to 1 breast imaging center and 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kao is (562) 461-6007.
What is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao's medical license number?
Dr. Kao holds California license A95232.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao affiliated with?
Dr. Kao practices at Downey Medical Center in Downey, California.
What medical group is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao part of?
Dr. Kao is linked to Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
Does Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Dr. Kao as accepting Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao see?
CMS counts 12 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kao in 2024, with an average age of 67.
Is Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao board certified?
Yes. Dr. Kao is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Where did Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao go to medical school?
Dr. Kao graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2004.
What drugs does Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kao's most prescribed drugs by claims were Gavilyte-C, Omeprazole and Pantoprazole Sodium.
Has Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $411 in general payments to Dr. Kao from 2 companies from 2017 to 2019. The largest total came from Boston Scientific Corporation.
How long has Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao been practicing?
Dr. Kao graduated from medical school in 2004, 22 years ago.
Does Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Kao. Dr. Kao has worked on 1 clinical trial.
What insurance does Dr. Kevin Ta Kang Kao accept?
Dr. Kao is in network with 2 carriers, including CMS Medicare and Kaiser Permanente. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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