Dr. Helen Kao
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 18 years
- Graduated from: University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2003
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1184657330
Dr. Helen Kao M.D.
Geriatrician
She is located at 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road in Portland, OR 97239. Can help patients with the following: Cystitis, Hot Flashes, Nausea and Vomiting, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Urethritis. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184657330. Appointment can be made via the phone number (503) 494-6551. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Helen Kao, being an geriatrician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Helen Kao.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Balance Issues
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cognitive Decline
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Bursitis
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Helen Kao as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Moda Health Plan, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
PacificSource Health Plans
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from PacificSource Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Bronze HSA 7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Bronze HSA 8300 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Tier One | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 | EPO · Gold | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 3000 | EPO · Gold | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Silver 4500 | EPO · Silver | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Silver 7500 | EPO · Silver | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core | EPO · Gold | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core | EPO · Silver | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Helen Kao is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Helen Kao is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Gastroenterology, Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Regents Of The University Of California
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2003Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Helen Kao accept insurance?
Dr. Helen Kao is listed in-network for 22 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Helen Kao?
Dr. Helen Kao's office is located at 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road in Portland, OR 97239.
Has Dr. Helen Kao affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Helen Kao is affiliated with UCSF MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Helen Kao have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Helen Kao is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Helen Kao treat?
Dr. Helen Kao provides treatment for Cystitis, Hot Flashes, Nausea and Vomiting, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Urethritis. For the full list see this list.