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- 2855 E. Magic View Drive, Meridian, ID 83642
About Dr. Kuo
Helen J. Kuo, MD practices urology in Meridian, ID. Helen is a 2004 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Helen provided 8,365 services to 1,718 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, and manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346407921.
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
- (208) 639-4900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2855 E. MAGIC VIEW DRIVE
Meridian, ID 83642
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,365 services · 1,718 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
123 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
88 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
88 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
24 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
40 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week | Imaging | 77336 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | Imaging | 74178 |
25 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg | Drug given | J9030 |
700 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9967 |
5,200 | More often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 8
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 urologists in Meridian 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 6
Providers in ID who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kuo specialize in?
Dr. Kuo is an urologist in Meridian, ID. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kuo located?
Dr. Kuo is listed at 2855 E. Magic View Drive, Meridian, ID 83642. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kuo's phone number?
The number on file is (208) 639-4900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kuo?
Dr. Kuo's National Provider Identifier is 1346407921. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Kuo attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kuo have?
Dr. Kuo has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kuo do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kuo performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and continuing radiation therapy consultation per week, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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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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