Michael Cao, MD
NPI 1548488877 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Rosemead, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cao, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Rosemead, CA (NPI 1548488877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548488877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A80802 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
3,300 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 | 2,290 | $94 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 302 | $212 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 197 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 171 | $116 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System93288 | 88 | $61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 723 | 193 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 467 | 127 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 423 | 73 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 407 | 97 |
| Losartan Potassium | 389 | 88 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 366 | 96 |
| Carvedilol | 313 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 across 1 record (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
- 2007-04-23
- Last updated
- 2013-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cao's NPI number?
- Michael Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548488877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cao's specialty?
- Michael Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Cao located?
- Michael Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 8729 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770-1743.
- What is Michael Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cao is (626) 451-0086.
- Does Michael Cao accept Medicare?
- Michael Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cao's NPI (1548488877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.