Summary

Dr. Michael Kao is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon who specializes in conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. He completed his medical education at New York Medical College and brings 14 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Kao communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kao practices at Greater Orange County Ear Nose Throat Head & Neck Surgeons in Fullerton, California, and maintains hospital privileges at UW Medical Center Montlake. He focuses on treating various forms of hearing loss, including hearing difficulties in children and sensorineural hearing loss. His expertise includes performing comprehensive hearing evaluations through audiograms and specialized tests like tympanometry to assess ear function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Medical College
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Fullerton , CALos Angeles , CAIrvine , CAWhittier , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Kao

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Peoples Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Michael Kao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michael Kao has the following area of expertise

  • Otolaryngology

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Michael Kao holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 2012.

NPI Number

Michael Kao's NPI number is 1639445554.

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Is Michael Kao accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Michael Kao affiliated with?
Michael Kao is affiliated with Uw Medical Center Montlake.
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What languages does Michael Kao speak?
Michael Kao speaks English.
Does Michael Kao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Michael Kao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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