NPI age
14 years
Enumerated 2011-06-21
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Wee Tin Katherine Kao, M.D.
Kao is 1 of 22 otolaryngology providers in Houston and 1 of 80 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Otolaryngology
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX, MO, FL
3 states
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2019-07-05
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 80 active otolaryngology providers in Texas.
NPI age
14 years
↓ 4 yr below median (18 yr)
State licenses
3 states
Top 80% — 20% of peers are multi-state
Subspecialties
1
In the 42% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2011 → 2026
2011-06Enumerated in NPPES
2011
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036
Houston, TX 77030
Mailing address
6431 Fannin St., Msb 5.036
Houston, TX 77030
Additional practice locations
3 secondary locations on file with NPPES.
Location 2
2101 Brickell Ave Apt 1705
Miami, FL 331292115
Location 3
660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8115
Saint Louis, MO 631101010
Location 4
1120 Nw 14th St Fl 5
Miami, FL 33136
Specialties
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Otolaryngology PrimaryAn otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.
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OtolaryngologyAn otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (TX) | PENDING |
Multi-state credentialing: Licensed in 3 states. Useful context for credentialers building cross-state provider networks.
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 27 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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