Christopher Cao, M.D
NPI 1154777365 · Gastroenterology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cao, M.D is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1154777365).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154777365
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 315344 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
317 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 62 | $201 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $182 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 40 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $143 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 33 | $189 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 162 | 49 |
| Omeprazole | 111 | 41 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 71 | 25 |
| Prucalopride Succinatebrand: Motegrity | 45 | 12 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 42 | 35 |
| Famotidine | 29 | 11 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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 (2)
- 1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029-6504Phone: (212) 241-4299Fax: (212) 426-5099
- 833 Chestnut StSuite 220Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414Phone: (215) 955-8465
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-05
- Last updated
- 2022-04-18
- Certified
- 2022-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cao's NPI number?
- Christopher Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154777365, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cao's specialty?
- Christopher Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Cao located?
- Christopher Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 E 98th St, New York, NY 10029-6501.
- What is Christopher Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cao is (212) 241-4299.
- Does Christopher Cao accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cao's NPI (1154777365) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.