Surgeon profile
Andrew Kao, MD
Ophthalmology · Bakersfield, CA 93309NPI 1154685360
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
561 Medicare cases/yr
348 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 375 | ▼ -11% | 218 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 99 | ▼ -15% | 69 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 30 | ▲ +25% | 19 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 30 | ▼ -37% | 19 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 27 | ▲ +13% | 23 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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