Shanjin Cao, MD, PHD
NPI 1497012603 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shanjin Cao, MD, PHD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1497012603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497012603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 258631 (MA)
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
14 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
1,673 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 50 Minutes99233 | 889 | $117 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 346 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 254 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 78 | $171 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 73 | $209 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, More Than 10 Minutes99407 | 33 | $24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 22 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 22 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 21 | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 21 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$102 across 4 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
- 2012-04-12
- Last updated
- 2014-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shanjin Cao's NPI number?
- Shanjin Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497012603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shanjin Cao's specialty?
- Shanjin Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shanjin Cao located?
- Shanjin Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 277 Pleasant St Fl 4, Fall River, MA 02721-3005.
- What is Shanjin Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shanjin Cao is (508) 676-3292.
- Does Shanjin Cao accept Medicare?
- Shanjin Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shanjin Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Shanjin Cao's NPI (1497012603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.