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- 3505 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
About Dr. Kao
Wei K. Kao, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Ronkonkoma, NY specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Wei provided 3,661 services to 1,933 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1629295571.
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
- (631) 676-7656
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3505 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,661 services · 1,933 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
503 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
104 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures | Treatment | 90661 |
73 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
59 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
92 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
777 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
682 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
586 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
229 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
187 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Ronkonkoma 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Wei K. Kao?
Wei K. Kao is an internist in Ronkonkoma, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Wei K. Kao's address?
Wei K. Kao is listed at 3505 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Wei K. Kao?
The number on file is (631) 676-7656. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Wei K. Kao?
Wei K. Kao's National Provider Identifier is 1629295571. 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 Wei K. Kao train?
Wei K. Kao attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Wei K. Kao have?
Wei K. Kao has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Wei K. Kao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Wei K. Kao performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Wei K. Kao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Wei K. Kao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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