Shimin Cao, M.D. PH.D.
NPI 1922100213 · Internal Medicine Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shimin Cao, M.D. PH.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1922100213).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922100213
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D. PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 262917 (NY)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
322 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 | 176 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 55 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 29 | $62 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 11 | $36 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 142 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,196 | 203 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,186 | 189 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 1,126 | 175 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 668 | 115 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 626 | 98 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 560 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,559 across 87 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 13743 45th AveFlushing, NY 11355-4048Phone: (929) 362-3006Fax: (929) 362-3026
- 13626 37th AveFlushing, NY 11354-6533Phone: (718) 886-1200Fax: (718) 886-3901
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-05
- Last updated
- 2019-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimin Cao's NPI number?
- Shimin Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922100213, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shimin Cao's specialty?
- Shimin Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shimin Cao located?
- Shimin Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 3808 Union St Ste 6b, Flushing, NY 11354-5672.
- What is Shimin Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shimin Cao is (618) 559-6549.
- Does Shimin Cao accept Medicare?
- Shimin Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shimin Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Shimin Cao's NPI (1922100213) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.