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Edit this profileWhere to find Elbert Y. Kuo, MD
- Jacksonville location main office
1301 Palm Ave Ste 600, Jacksonville, FL 32207 - Jacksonville location
14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 2307, Jacksonville, FL 32258
About Dr. Kuo
Based in Jacksonville, FL, Elbert Y. Kuo, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Elbert is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Elbert cared for 103 Medicare patients across 130 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more. NPI 1770669152 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (904) 202-7300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 PALM AVE STE 600
Jacksonville, FL 32207
14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 2307
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
130 services · 103 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
56 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
33 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other thoracic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Jacksonville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 7
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kuo?
Dr. Kuo is a thoracic surgeon in Jacksonville, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kuo's address?
Dr. Kuo is listed at 1301 Palm Ave Ste 600, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kuo?
The number on file is (904) 202-7300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kuo's NPI number?
Dr. Kuo's National Provider Identifier is 1770669152. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kuo train?
Dr. Kuo attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kuo been practicing?
Dr. Kuo has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kuo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kuo performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kuo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kuo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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