Samantha Cao
NPI 1497468953 · Physician Assistant · Brea, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Cao is a Physician Assistant provider in Brea, CA (NPI 1497468953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497468953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
89 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 | 58 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 31 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$102 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 39 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 35 | 17 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 24 | 14 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 19 | 11 |
| Epinephrine | 18 | 17 |
| Hydrocortisone | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$909 across 36 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
- 2022-12-29
- Last updated
- 2025-10-31
- Certified
- 2025-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Cao's NPI number?
- Samantha Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497468953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Cao's specialty?
- Samantha Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Cao located?
- Samantha Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 955 W Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821-3812.
- What is Samantha Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Cao is (714) 579-6826.
- Does Samantha Cao accept Medicare?
- Samantha Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Cao's NPI (1497468953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.