DR. TU HUU CAO OD
NPI 1053153718
Optometrist in Denver, CO

Q: What is Tu Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tu Cao is 1053153718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2024.

Q: What is Tu Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: Is Tu Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tu 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tu Cao was last updated on February 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.

Active since June 12, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2045 N FRANKLIN ST, DENVER, CO 80205(303) 338-4545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2025, Dec 9, 2024, Jun 12, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Dr. Tu Huu Cao Od NPPES

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

DR. TU HUU CAO OD (NPI 1053153718) is an individual optometrist in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (OPT.0004037) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053153718

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. TU HUU CAOCredential: OD

Location Address2045 N FRANKLIN STDenver, CO 80205-5437

Mailing Address10350 E Dakota AveDenver, CO 80247-1314 · (303) 338-4545

Phone(303) 338-4545

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 2024

Enumeration DateJune 12, 2024

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1053153718 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · OPT.0004037

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

2045 N FRANKLIN ST, Denver, CO 80205

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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. Tu Huu Cao Od 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 ID6800317496

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250312001002

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80205 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

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$72.20 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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