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Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD

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Specializes in: Allergy & Immunology

University of Illinois College of Medicine (1988)

1202 E Butler Road
Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 627-3800

Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD is an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC specializing in allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours and Bon Secours - St. Francis Hospital.

Office Locations

1202 E Butler Road
Greenville, SC 29607

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2 Butternut Drive
Greenville, SC 29605

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3020 Reidville Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301

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5155 Calhoun Memorial Highway Suite Ff
Easley, SC 29640

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“One expert, Neil Kao, a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, explains when white blood cells get overexcited and how a shower can be an allergy-sufferer's best defense...”—"Do seasonal allergies make you more likely to get sick?", Fox News, June 2016

“Sources: The Allergic Disease & Asthma Center, Greenville, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, Dr. Neil Kao, allergist, Richland County, the City of Columbia.”—"Pollen now, mosquitos later: Springtime in SC", The State, March 2016

“Dr. Neil Kao, an internist, allergist and immunologist who teaches at the University of South Carolina, said he's unaware of any benefit - or harm - from salt rooms, although he said he's not sure...”—"Docs skeptical, but salt-therapy fans say treatment helps breathing, other ills", Philadelphia Inquirer, April 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD performed more subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

allergy skin testing

percutaneous allergy test

By Affordability:

intradermal allergy test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD performed more allergy skin testing, and percutaneous allergy test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intradermal allergy test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2012 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3150
blood draw	20
doctor visit	442
immunotherapy	3190
injections	3190
minimally invasive procedures	2399
skin testing	3150

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2013 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3492
blood draw	19
doctor visit	385
immunotherapy	3075
injections	3075
minimally invasive procedures	2569
skin testing	3492

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	20
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2014 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2195
blood draw	16
doctor visit	359
immunotherapy	3007
injections	3007
minimally invasive procedures	1587
preventive care	27
skin testing	2195
vaccines	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	21
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3346
blood draw	33
doctor visit	441
immunotherapy	2900
injections	2900
minimally invasive procedures	2371
preventive care	20
skin testing	3346
vaccines	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	856
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	590
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	44
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2016 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	4245
blood draw	39
doctor visit	766
immunotherapy	3416
injections	3416
minimally invasive procedures	3017
preventive care	46
pulmonary testing	19
skin testing	4245
vaccines	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	35
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2017 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3726
blood draw	40
doctor visit	769
immunotherapy	3441
injections	3441
minimally invasive procedures	2680
pulmonary testing	18
skin testing	3726

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	27
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3276
blood draw	55
doctor visit	712
immunotherapy	3411
injections	3411
minimally invasive procedures	2629
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	21
skin testing	3276
vaccines	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	27
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2019 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	5039
blood draw	59
doctor visit	696
immunotherapy	3244
injections	3244
minimally invasive procedures	3933
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	22
skin testing	5039
vaccines	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	20
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2020 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3072
blood draw	40
doctor visit	543
immunotherapy	2765
injections	2765
minimally invasive procedures	2492
skin testing	3072

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2021 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	5343
blood draw	44
doctor visit	648
immunotherapy	3055
injections	3055
minimally invasive procedures	3994
preventive care	11
skin testing	5343
vaccines	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	27
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	4531
blood draw	42
doctor visit	605
immunotherapy	3158
injections	3158
minimally invasive procedures	3128
skin testing	4531

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	23
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Greenville, SC were skin testing, allergy testing, immunotherapy and injections.

allergy testing	3765
blood draw	37
doctor visit	578
immunotherapy	3151
injections	3151
minimally invasive procedures	2799
preventive care	22
pulmonary testing	20
skin testing	3765
vaccines	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	467
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	155
85 and over	23
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	308

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	31
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	2
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Allergy & Immunology (Allergy & Immunology)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours

Bon Secours - St. Francis Hospital

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. Neil L. Kao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Payer Provider and CIN-Greenville.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Payer Provider

CIN-Greenville

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$7,795 SYMBICORT $1,656	FASENRA $885	BREZTRI $753	TEZSPIRE $727	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $191	Other $3,583
GENZYME CORPORATION	$1,832 DUPIXENT $1,618	ATOPIC DERMATITIS - DISEASE $119	NASAL POLYPOSIS - DISEASE $40	DERMATITIS - DISEASE $39	EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS $17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,783 BREO $603	NUCALA $583	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $345	AREXVY $140	BREO ELLIPTA $17	Other $96
Alk-Abello, Inc	$1,544 Dust mite (D. farinae) $1,402	Odactra $34	RAGWITEK $21	Alternaria alternate (Alternaria tenuis) $13	$74
CSL Behring	$1,270 Hizentra $1,020	Haegarda $227	Privigen $23
Other	$10,146 XOLAIR $910	DUPIXENT $686	EUCRISA $656	MK-8237 $595	CUTAQUIG $407	Other $6,891

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19,994
Travel and Lodging	$4,302
Education	$72

Research Payments

Dr. Neil L. Kao, MD has received 456 research payments totaling $1,560,159.

Biography

Dr. Neil Kao is a specialist in allergy & immunology. Dr. Kao is affiliated with Bon Secours. Bon Secours reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Greenville, SC. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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

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