Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth Kao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth Kao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Elizabeth Kao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 139 services for Elizabeth Kao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth Kao's NPI number?
- 1326217753. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Elizabeth Kao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 139 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)19 services
- Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)13 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety34%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth Kao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 380 Lafayette Rd, Suite 110Sparta, NJ 07871 (973) 940‑3166
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth Kao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Surgical Center LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Sparta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sparta, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Surgical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326217753 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians