Matthew Cao, MD
NPI 1215558986 · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Cao, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1215558986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215558986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0100766 (MD)
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
6 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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)
- 4575 Ponderosa WayYorba Linda, CA 92886-3264Phone: (714) 345-6258
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-04
- Last updated
- 2024-08-05
- Certified
- 2024-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Cao's NPI number?
- Matthew Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215558986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Cao's specialty?
- Matthew Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Cao located?
- Matthew Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005.
- What is Matthew Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Cao is (410) 955-5000.
- Does Matthew Cao accept Medicare?
- Matthew Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Cao's NPI (1215558986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.