MICHELLE THI CAO DO
NPI 1386791762
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Stanford, CA

Q: What is Michelle Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Cao is 1386791762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2007.

Q: What is Michelle Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Cao was last updated on December 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since January 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

76.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 94305(650) 725-7061(650) 498-6288 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2024, Jul 26, 2024, Dec 20, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Michelle Thi Cao Do NPPES

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

MICHELLE THI CAO DO (NPI 1386791762) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Stanford, California, licensed in California (20A8008) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Western Eclectic College Of Medicine And Surgery (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386791762

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X

Provider Legal NameMICHELLE THI CAOCredential: DO

Location Address300 PASTEUR DRStanford, CA 94305-2200

Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 725-7061 · Fax (650) 498-6288

Phone(650) 725-7061

Fax(650) 498-6288

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWestern Eclectic College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2024

✔ NPI 1386791762 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0200X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A8008

Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 20A8008 (CA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 20A8008 (CA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 20A8008 (CA)

300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA 94305

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00AX80080CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michelle Thi Cao Do 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 ID3375434343

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040322000479

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 20

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

163 services78 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

117 services115 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.

107 services82 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

96 services93 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

83 services82 patients

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.

80 services71 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

47 services47 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

41 services41 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

38 services31 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

37 services27 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

36 services35 patients

Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 11-20 minutes 99422

This is a digital health service for existing patients. Over a week, your healthcare provider will assess and manage your health concerns online. The total time spent communicating will be between 11-20 minutes. This service offers convenience and continuous care.

29 services25 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

23 services23 patients

Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time 95800

A sleep study monitors your sleep patterns to evaluate your sleep quality. It records your heart rate, breathing, and actual sleep time. This information helps identify any sleep disorders, ensuring you get the rest you need for optimal health.

21 services21 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

19 services19 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

17 services17 patients

Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 21 or more minutes 99423

This service involves a week-long digital assessment and management program for existing patients. It includes continuous health monitoring, virtual consultations, and personalized treatment plans. The total time spent is 21 minutes or more, ensuring comprehensive care.

15 services15 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

14 services14 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

14 services14 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94305 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

$156.67 typical visit price

range $70.37 – $206.04

Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$121.77 typical visit price

range $23.96 – $169.60

Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)

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.

76.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

74.31

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

43.95

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 33

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

18 suppliers104 claims104 services$32.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each A4605

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers23 claims316 services$13.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Oropharyngeal suction catheter, each A4628

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers36 claims146 services$2.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy A4629

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

3 suppliers15 claims480 services$3.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each A7000

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers34 claims91 services$6.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing, used with suction pump, each A7002

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers27 claims84 services$3.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers32 claims32 services$72.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers32 claims78 services$30.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers49 claims224 services$15.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers43 claims231 services$12.67 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

18 suppliers99 claims101 services$45.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

20 suppliers75 claims75 services$16.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers12 claims12 services$9.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers18 claims19 services$10.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

21 suppliers123 claims658 services$1.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers19 claims20 services$4.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

14 suppliers43 claims43 services$11.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each A7526

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers11 claims330 services$3.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers46 claims50 services$14.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

3 suppliers51 claims108 services$772.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

5 suppliers244 claims397 services$778.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers32 claims32 services$78.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers34 claims36 services$163.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure E0482

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers57 claims83 services$308.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers13 claims13 services$118.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers40 claims51 services$3.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers49 claims70 services$34.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers76 claims76 services$32.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$35.83 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

5 suppliers87 claims91 services$67.02 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers18 claims5,447 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers21 claims21 services$34.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

6 suppliers29 claims29 services$24.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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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.

PRISTA CHARUWORN MD

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

300 PASTEUR DR, ALWAY BUILD M211, MC 5187
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-6661

ANDREW CHARLES PICEL M.D

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

MATTHEW A WRIGHT M.D. PH.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

DR. QUAZI ZUBAIR AL-TARIQ M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

ANGIE DEE MURKINS NP

Nurse Practitioner

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

DR. JAMSHID GHAJAR MD PHD

Neurological Surgery

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

SARA BAKHTARY M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

300 PASTEUR DR, LANE 235
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-5252

YU KUANG LAI MD

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

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 1386791762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2007.

Where is Michelle Cao located?

Michelle Cao practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 725-7061.

What is Michelle Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Cao was last updated on December 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.