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Hand Surgery

Samuel D. Kao, MD

Sees patients in Fairfield, CA · San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Samuel D. Kao, MD (Hand Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Fairfield, CA and San Francisco, CA. NPI 1497747943. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Samuel D. Kao, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
Albany Medical College Of Union UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Samuel D. Kao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Fairfield, CA and San Francisco, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Samuel D. Kao's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Does Samuel D. Kao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel D. Kao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Samuel D. Kao?
(707) 426-2575, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Samuel D. Kao's NPI number?
1497747943. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Samuel D. Kao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497747943
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians