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DR. MICHELLE CAO M.D.
NPI 1003129842
Family Medicine in La Mesa, CA

Active since July 22, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.62/100
CMS Quality Rating
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 105, LA MESA, CA 91942(858) 499-2600(619) 462-9625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2020, Feb 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Michelle Cao M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHELLE CAO M.D. (NPI 1003129842) is an individual family medicine provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A113677) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003129842
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHELLE CAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 105La Mesa, CA 91942-3134
Mailing Address8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suite 105La Mesa, CA 91942-3134 · (858) 499-2600 · Fax (619) 462-9625
Phone(858) 499-2600
Fax(619) 462-9625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1003129842 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A113677
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michelle Cao M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9638328370
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121012000428
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
65 services42 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
27 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.62/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.69

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$35.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$49.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers14 claims84 services$1.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$27.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$69.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HODA MELISSA KASHIKAR RN, MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 360
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-2700
KAMBIZ GHANDEHARI DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 325
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 697-2800
GROSSMONT SURGERY CENTER, L.P.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 100
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 698-0930
ERICA RAGEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (213) 447-2314
BRUCE M CRABTREE MD INC
Anesthesiology
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 698-0930
KULJINDER S GREWAL M D P C
Ophthalmology
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, SUITE 104
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 644-1400
DR. SALVATORE TARANTINO M.D.
Internal Medicine
8881 FLETCHER PKWY, STE 370
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 462-5555
DAVID TIMOTHY BAILEY DPT
Physical Therapist
8881 FLETCHER PKWY
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (619) 460-0137

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michelle Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Cao is 1003129842. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2010.

Where is Michelle Cao located?

Michelle Cao practices at 8881 Fletcher Pkwy Suite 105, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (858) 499-2600.

What is Michelle Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Michelle Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Cao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michelle Cao accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Michelle Cao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Cao was last updated on October 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.