Yangming Cao, MD
NPI 1558339630 · Nephrology Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yangming Cao, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1558339630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558339630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A81989 (CA)
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
20 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
8,359 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 636 | $9 |
| 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 | 572 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 474 | $10 |
| Phosphate Level84100 | 470 | $5 |
| Magnesium Level83735 | 468 | $7 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 455 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 396 | 124 |
| Potassium Chloride | 205 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 203 | 67 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 183 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 | 60 |
| Calcitriol | 155 | 57 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 150 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$313 across 16 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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2017-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yangming Cao's NPI number?
- Yangming Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558339630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yangming Cao's specialty?
- Yangming Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yangming Cao located?
- Yangming Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 568 E Herndon Ave Ste 201, Fresno, CA 93720-2989.
- What is Yangming Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yangming Cao is (559) 228-6600.
- Does Yangming Cao accept Medicare?
- Yangming Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yangming Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Yangming Cao's NPI (1558339630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.