Khoa Cao, MD
NPI 1982702031 · Adult Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Khoa Cao, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1982702031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982702031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K7428 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
422 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 | 278 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 65 | $130 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 29 | $19 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 26 | $4 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 24 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$130 (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 · 122 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 711 | 261 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 654 | 219 |
| Losartan Potassium | 502 | 170 |
| Metformin Hcl | 419 | 151 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 233 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 228 | 82 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2023-07-06
- Certified
- 2023-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Khoa Cao's NPI number?
- Khoa Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982702031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Khoa Cao's specialty?
- Khoa Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Khoa Cao located?
- Khoa Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 11034 Scarsdale Blvd, Houston, TX 77089-6068.
- What is Khoa Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Khoa Cao is (281) 484-0449.
- Does Khoa Cao accept Medicare?
- Khoa Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Khoa Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Khoa Cao's NPI (1982702031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.