Tu Cao, DO
NPI 1316238736 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tu Cao, DO is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1316238736).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316238736
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036144807 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,526 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 296 | $74 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 193 | $29 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 163 | $112 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 140 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 127 | 41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 111 | 45 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 100 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | 38 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 85 | 38 |
| Carvedilol | 82 | 37 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16,230 across 66 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 500 N Wall StKankakee, IL 60901Phone: (844) 404-4787Fax: (815) 936-3243
- 272 Hospital Rd Ste 125Chillicothe, OH 45601-9031Phone: (740) 779-4570
- 1625 Se 192nd Ave Ste 100Camas, WA 98607-6505Phone: (360) 487-1965
- 855 N Westhaven DrOshkosh, WI 54904-7668Phone: (920) 303-8700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-27
- Certified
- 2025-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tu Cao's NPI number?
- Tu Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316238736, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tu Cao's specialty?
- Tu Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tu Cao located?
- Tu Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 3270 Joe Battle Blvd Ste 215, El Paso, TX 79938-2651.
- What is Tu Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tu Cao is (915) 206-2999.
- Does Tu Cao accept Medicare?
- Tu Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tu Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Tu Cao's NPI (1316238736) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.