Thomas Cao, PA-C
NPI 1528684719 · Physician Assistant · Warwick, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Cao, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Warwick, RI (NPI 1528684719).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528684719
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
6 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
618 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 | 215 | $76 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 193 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 120 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 18 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 | $95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 99 | 82 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 41 |
| Meloxicam | 39 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 26 | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$174 across 7 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
- 2020-06-23
- Last updated
- 2021-03-29
- Certified
- 2021-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Cao's NPI number?
- Thomas Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528684719, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Cao's specialty?
- Thomas Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Thomas Cao located?
- Thomas Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886-2878.
- What is Thomas Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Cao is (401) 777-7000.
- Does Thomas Cao accept Medicare?
- Thomas Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Cao's NPI (1528684719) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.