Patricia Kao, MD
Gastroenterology · Salem, OR
Patricia Kao, MD is a gastroenterology in Salem, OR with about 25 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyGastroenterology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (2001)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~305 patients across 954 services, avg age 71
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 131 | $238 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 74 | $86 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 26 | $95 | See prices → |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 15 | $108 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 11 | $159 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.