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Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD

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(Dr. Roger Kao, M.D.)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

1000 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

(650) 596-8800

Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sequoia Hospital and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Hill Physicians

1000 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

(650) 596-8800

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anoscopy

diagnostic anoscopy

standard anoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD had a list price for anoscopy, diagnostic anoscopy, and standard anoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hemorrhoid banding

hemorrhoid ligation

In 2012, Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD had a list price for hemorrhoid banding, and hemorrhoid ligation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	308
gastrointestinal procedures	265
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	217
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	156
doctor visit	376
gastrointestinal procedures	217
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	189
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	156

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	12
Hispanic	32
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	63
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	139
doctor visit	383
gastrointestinal procedures	212
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	187
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	139

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	157
doctor visit	418
gastrointestinal procedures	170
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
minimally invasive procedures	170
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	157

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	76
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	100
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	159
doctor visit	451
gastrointestinal procedures	205
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	205
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	159

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	45
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	172
doctor visit	422
gastrointestinal procedures	230
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
lab tests	21
minimally invasive procedures	202
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	172

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	164
doctor visit	369
gastrointestinal procedures	262
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	216
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	38
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	355
gastrointestinal procedures	195
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	195
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	42
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	98
doctor visit	458
gastrointestinal procedures	154
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
minimally invasive procedures	126
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	30
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	422
gastrointestinal procedures	233
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	188
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	123

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	170
doctor visit	337
gastrointestinal procedures	242
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	217
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	170

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	40
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in San Carlos, CA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	390
gastrointestinal procedures	216
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
lab tests	22
minimally invasive procedures	192
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	214
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	94
85 and over	40
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He is certified by the Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sequoia Hospital

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Health Net, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Health Net

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Roger Min Kao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Carlos, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$3,065 Humira $965	Creon $600	Skyrizi $393	Mavyret $382	LINZESS $361	Other $365
AbbVie, Inc.	$2,821 Humira $1,299	Creon $1,057	Mavyret $175	Viekira $122	Technivie $51	Other $118
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,217 Trulance $1,235	XIFAXAN $861	Uceris $80	APRISO $21	Relistor $20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$2,202 ENTYVIO $1,061	MOTEGRITY $474	AMITIZA $264	Dexilant $185	GATTEX $43	Other $174
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$2,165 STELARA $1,004	SIMPONI $594	REMICADE $352	OLYSIO $163	SIMPONI ARIA $52
Other	$14,946 LINZESS $1,240	SUCRAID $811	PENTASA $756	ZENPEP $655	XIFAXAN $615	Other $10,869

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$26,941
Education	$413
Entertainment	$63

Biography

Dr. Roger Kao is an adult gastroenterology specialist in San Carlos, CA. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Kao takes. Dr. Kao graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Kao (or staff) speaks Mandarin, Spanish, and Italian. He is professionally affiliated with Sequoia Hospital, Brown and Toland Physicians, and Hill Physicians. His practice in San Carlos, CA is open to new patients as reported by Hill Physicians.