David Cao, DO
NPI 1013246867 · Internal Medicine Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Cao, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1013246867).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013246867
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A11015 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 19 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 25 | — |
| Furosemide | 24 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | 12 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3330 Lomita BlvdTorrance, CA 90505-5002Phone: (310) 214-0811
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-12-08
- Last updated
- 2025-12-06
- Certified
- 2025-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Cao's NPI number?
- David Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013246867, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Cao's specialty?
- David Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Cao located?
- David Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-1701.
- What is David Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Cao is (562) 426-3333.
- Does David Cao accept Medicare?
- David Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — David Cao's NPI (1013246867) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.