Quick answers
- Does Vincent W. Kau accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vincent W. Kau 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 Vincent W. Kau see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 825 services for Vincent W. Kau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vincent W. Kau's NPI number?
- 1417905316. 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 Vincent W. Kau, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 825 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)309 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)85 services
- Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment (96160)80 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)76 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)53 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Arthritis25%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Vincent W. Kau works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vincent W. Kau at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Houston Healthcare WestHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · CCN 450644
Practice locations
Addresses where Vincent W. Kau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12245 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082 (281) 558‑6700
- 4009 Bellaire Blvd, Suite MHouston, TX 77025
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vincent W. Kau as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Action Therapy Centers Limited76 clinicians in the group
- Richmond Avenue Family Practice Associates PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Action Therapy Centers Limited
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417905316 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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