Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James C. Kao work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Kao at 1 hospital: USC Arcadia Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James C. Kao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Torrance, CA and Arcadia, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James C. Kao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James C. Kao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. 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.
- Does James C. Kao offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James C. Kao offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James C. Kao?
- (310) 534-8400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James C. Kao's NPI number?
- 1760645121. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James C. Kao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Kao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- USC Arcadia HospitalArcadia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050238
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Kao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 23600 Telo Ave, Suite 220Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 534‑8400
- 488 E Santa Clara St, Suite 103Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 359‑3330
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Kao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Genesis Healthcare Partners PC228 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Torrance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760645121 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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