Dr. Richard Kao

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Richard Kao, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Lomita, California. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park. Dr. Richard Kao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Richard Kao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 325-6542 to request Dr. Richard Kao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2081 Palos Verdes N Dr
Lomita, CA 90717-3701

Phone 1: (310) 325-6542


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Richard Kao
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1456590413
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 14 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Richard Kao attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295048551
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Richard Kao

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Richard Kao has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 14 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group


Practice Locations

2081 Palos Verdes N Dr
Lomita, CA 90717-3701
Phone: (310) 325-6542
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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