Dr. Roger Kao, MD
1000 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070 • +1-510-555-3407
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Carlos Percentiles
NPI #1982786133 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Dr. Roger Kao, MD (NPI #1982786133) practices Gastroenterology in San Carlos, CA (94070) with sub-specialty concentration in 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 772 annual CMS services across 304 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th San Carlos percentile) (-0.33σ vs CA state mean, 14.44th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Kao is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 286 annual services, $272–$372 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 193/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 162/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Roger Kao in San Carlos (94070) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 1000 Laurel St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.95/5 from 16 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Kao (MD, NPI #1982786133) includes accredited doctoral training (2011, 15 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against San Carlos, CA Gastroenterology peers
772 annual services across 304 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 286 | 33.33th | $272 – $372 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 193 | 33.33th | $655 – $897 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 162 | 28.33th | $543 – $745 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 77 | 33.33th | $729 – $999 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 54 | 28.33th | $383 – $525 |
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Dr. Roger Kao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982786133 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94070) |
| Dr. Kao San Carlos CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (772 CMS svcs; Z -0.332σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Carlos, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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