TAWNIE THAO CAO PA-C
NPI 1497205462
Physician Assistant in Long Beach, CA

Active since October 13, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90815(562) 346-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 30, 2018, Oct 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Tawnie Thao Cao Pa-c NPPES

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

TAWNIE THAO CAO PA-C (NPI 1497205462) is an individual physician assistant in Long Beach, California, licensed in California (PA55461) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497205462
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameTAWNIE THAO CAOCredential: PA-C
Location Address2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVDLong Beach, CA 90815-3126
Mailing Address2110 N Bellflower BlvdLong Beach, CA 90815-3126 · (562) 346-2222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1497205462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in CA · PA55461
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD, Long Beach, CA 90815

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

Tawnie Thao Cao Pa-c 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 ID4183906712
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190411002229
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

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 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.
70 services67 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90815 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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.

76.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.94
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.12

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.

Pediatrics
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Family Medicine
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Family Medicine
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Family Medicine
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Family Medicine
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2110 N BELLFLOWER BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815

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 Tawnie Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tawnie Cao is 1497205462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2016.

Where is Tawnie Cao located?

Tawnie Cao practices at 2110 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815. The listed phone number is (562) 346-2222.

What is Tawnie Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Tawnie Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tawnie 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 Tawnie Cao was last updated on April 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.