Diana J. Kao, M.D.
Diana J. Kao is a Family Medicine specialist based in Bellevue, WA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in family medicine, Diana J. Kao, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Bellevue. Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin (class of 2003), she has been practicing for over 23 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
174
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
200
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,631
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $180k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Medical College of Wisconsin
23 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Diana J. Kao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Diana J. Kao for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Bellevue required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Diana J. Kao
Dr. Kao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bellevue, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 957-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Diana J. Kao
Practice Location
13231 Se 36th St Ste 110, Bellevue, WA 98006-7321
Mailing Address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
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