Katharine Yao, MD
Katharine Yao is a Surgery specialist based in Evanston, IL with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katharine Yao, MD has been part of the Evanston medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 32+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1928dNPPES updated 2021-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2650 Ridge Ave Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
363
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
16
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
21
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $187
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — 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.
Board certified · Feb 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave. Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery Care With Katharine Yao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katharine Yao for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Evanston 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 Katharine Yao
NPI records show Dr. Yao as active with telehealth listed in Evanston, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 570-1327.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katharine Yao
Practice Location
2650 Ridge Ave Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave. Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
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