Kent Cao, M.D.
NPI 1467536755 · Internal Medicine Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Cao, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1467536755).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467536755
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 214443 (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
19 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
561 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 | 243 | $102 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 114 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $144 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 41 | $18 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 28 | $143 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 166 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 1,566 | 310 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,228 | 264 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,183 | 238 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 743 | 118 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 699 | 127 |
| Metformin Hcl | 690 | 116 |
| Omeprazole | 601 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$499 across 9 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
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2011-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Cao's NPI number?
- Kent Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467536755, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Cao's specialty?
- Kent Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Cao located?
- Kent Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 136-21 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing, NY 11354-5507.
- What is Kent Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Cao is (718) 353-2536.
- Does Kent Cao accept Medicare?
- Kent Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Cao's NPI (1467536755) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.