Quick answers
- Does Luke I. Kao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luke I. 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 Luke I. Kao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 221 Original Medicare patients and 19,215 services for Luke I. Kao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luke I. Kao's NPI number?
- 1639144330. 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 Luke I. 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 | 221 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,215 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)18,550 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)282 services
- Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies (95909)134 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)111 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study (95885)16 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis68%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Luke I. Kao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luke I. Kao 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.
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical CenterColumbia, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210048
Practice locations
Addresses where Luke I. Kao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 212Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 730‑1212
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1967 (59 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639144330 |
| 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