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Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Specialist in Kansas City, MO. They specialize in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road, McPherson Hospital, Southwest Medical Center, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, William Newton Hospital, LMH Health, Cox Medical Center South and Mercy Hospital Joplin. Patients rated Dr. Kao an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Kao works at Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants-Plaza in Kansas City, MO with other offices in Lees Summit, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Cardiomyopathy, Systolic Heart Failure and Congestive Heart Failure along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants-Plaza
    4330 Wornall Rd Ste 2000, Kansas City, MO 64111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 931-1883
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Saint Luke's Heart Failure & Transplant Clinic
    4321 Washington St Ste 2100, Kansas City, MO 64111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-3264
  3. 3
    St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-3518
  4. 4
    Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants-East
    20 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 240, Lees Summit, MO 64086 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 931-1883
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Saint Luke's East Hospital
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital-Barry Road
  • McPherson Hospital
  • Southwest Medical Center
  • Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
  • William Newton Hospital
  • LMH Health
  • Cox Medical Center South
  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cardiomyopathy
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cardiomyopathy
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Cor Pulmonale
Endocarditis
Heart Disease
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Septal Defect
Sleep Apnea
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Heart Transplant
Heart Xenotransplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test
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    About Dr. Andrew Kao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730147224
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Andrew Kao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kao has seen patients for Cardiomyopathy, Systolic Heart Failure and Congestive Heart Failure, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Kao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kao.

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