David Cao, PA-C
NPI 1043210354 · Medical Physician Assistant · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Cao, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1043210354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043210354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15404 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
609 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 502 | $84 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 53 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 11 | $31 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,588 | 524 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 701 | 131 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 525 | 110 |
| Gabapentin | 494 | 146 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 428 | 67 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 330 | 82 |
| Baclofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 7 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Cao's NPI number?
- David Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043210354, 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 Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Cao located?
- David Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 540 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805-1476.
- What is David Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Cao is (562) 423-3383.
- 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 (1043210354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.