Joseph Cao, M.D.
NPI 1144601352 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cao, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1144601352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144601352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10055766 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,943 across 19 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
- 2015-06-12
- Last updated
- 2023-08-15
- Certified
- 2023-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cao's NPI number?
- Joseph Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144601352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cao's specialty?
- Joseph Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Cao located?
- Joseph Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-9178.
- What is Joseph Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cao is (919) 684-7293.
- Does Joseph Cao accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cao's NPI (1144601352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.