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Lidia W. L. Kao, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Kingsport, TN · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1861456048

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Lidia W. L. Kao
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 2002 Brookside Dr, Suite 300, Kingsport, TN, 37660
Phone (423) 392-6370
Fax (423) 392-6736
Enumeration date Apr 14, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Aug 30, 2010

Taxonomy & licenses

207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD24007 (TN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
3071908 Medicaid TN -
TN01L8 Other TN JOHN DEERE
3019658 Other TN BCBS

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What is the NPI number for Lidia Kao?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Lidia Kao is 1861456048, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Lidia Kao practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Kingsport, TN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-08-30.