In 2012, Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, and nerve conduction studies (NCS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	3625
doctor visit	128
electroencephalography (EEG)	16
emergency care	14
hospital care	760
injections	290
inpatient care	760
minimally invasive procedures	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	286
vascular procedures	330

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	813
doctor visit	182
electroencephalography (EEG)	14
evoked potential test	11
hospital care	1662
injections	128
inpatient care	1662
ultrasound (sonogram)	210
vascular procedures	247

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	163
Hispanic	15
Asian	42
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	137
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	153
emergency care	61
hospital care	854
injections	67
inpatient care	854
ultrasound (sonogram)	137
vascular procedures	158

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	111
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	221
doctor visit	238
electroencephalography (EEG)	27
emergency care	51
hospital care	784
injections	257
inpatient care	784
minimally invasive procedures	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	175
vascular procedures	210

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	288
Hispanic	0
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	164
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	261
electroencephalography (EEG)	16
emergency care	46
hospital care	408
injections	52
inpatient care	408
ultrasound (sonogram)	160
vascular procedures	196

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	115
Hispanic	12
Asian	42
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	69
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2017 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	197
doctor visit	224
electroencephalography (EEG)	18
hospital care	108
injections	37
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
vascular procedures	158

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	45
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	257
electroencephalography (EEG)	11
injections	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	138
vascular procedures	168

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	33
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2019 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	221
injections	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	64
vascular procedures	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	23
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	228
injections	56
minimally invasive procedures	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
vascular procedures	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	17
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	224
injections	57
minimally invasive procedures	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	45
vascular procedures	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	23
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	174
injections	44
minimally invasive procedures	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	21
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Columbia, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and vascular procedures.

diagnostic procedures	550
doctor visit	208
electroencephalography (EEG)	17
emergency care	43
evoked potential test	11
hospital care	762
injections	97
inpatient care	762
minimally invasive procedures	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	139
vascular procedures	165

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	98
Asian / Pacific Islander	34
Non-Hispanic White	296
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	141
85 and over	58
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	176

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Maryland.

Licensed In: Maryland

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbia, MD.

Overall Rating

(1 Rating)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$179 KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $166	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $13
Biogen Idec Inc.	$147 AVONEX $63	TECFIDERA $57	TYSABRI $27
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$145 Unclassified $111	AZILECT $34
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$125 $125
AbbVie, Inc.	$66 Depakote $66
Other	$429 BOTOX $77	ONFI $45	Gilenya $41	Rebif $36	QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules $36	Other $195

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$964
Gift	$111
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Luke Kao specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Columbia, MD. Dr. Kao obtained a license to practice in Maryland.

Select Year:

Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD

Office Locations

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2023

By Affordability:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luke I. Kao, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

Other Providers in Columbia, MD