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WENKAI KAO, DMD

Periodontics in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
160
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
What the federal data reveals: WENKAI KAO, DMD is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 160 claims across 52 beneficiaries .

What stands out: WENKAI KAO, DMD filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BROOKLINE, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WENKAI KAO, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2010

NPI 1629385646

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

160 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Periodontics share within Massachusetts

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Periodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Periodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

WENKAI KAO, DMD is a Periodontics provider practicing in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1629385646. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

WENKAI KAO, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 1180 BEACON ST STE 2C, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446, with a listed phone of (617) 860-1180. NPI 1629385646 was issued on 09/13/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $642 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1180 BEACON ST STE 2C
BROOKLINE, MA 02446

Provider Details

NPI 1629385646
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2010

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WENKAI KAO, DMD. To verify WENKAI KAO, DMD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

160
Total Claims
$642
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
160
Total Day Supply
1,664
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$642
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
56
Ibuprofen
42
Amoxicillin
41

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Periodontics Overview

How WENKAI KAO, DMD fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

WENKAI KAO, DMD's 160 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KAO.

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WENKAI KAO, DMD's specialty?
WENKAI KAO, DMD specializes in Periodontics and practices in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts. Credentials: DMD.
How much does WENKAI KAO, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WENKAI KAO, DMD wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $642 in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is WENKAI KAO, DMD located?
WENKAI KAO, DMD is located at 1180 BEACON ST STE 2C, BROOKLINE, MA, 02446. Phone: (617) 860-1180.
What is WENKAI KAO, DMD's NPI number?
WENKAI KAO, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629385646, issued on 09/13/2010.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WENKAI KAO, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WENKAI KAO, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ibuprofen, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WENKAI KAO, DMD accept Medicare?
WENKAI KAO, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WENKAI KAO, DMD's credentials?
WENKAI KAO, DMD's NPI is 1629385646 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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