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KATHLEEN TIEU LINH CAO MD
NPI 1710448469
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since March 26, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
848 ADAMS AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103(901) 287-7337(901) 287-5506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Nov 25, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Kathleen Tieu Linh Cao Md NPPES

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

KATHLEEN TIEU LINH CAO MD (NPI 1710448469) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (74761) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710448469
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN TIEU LINH CAOCredential: MD
Location Address848 ADAMS AVEMemphis, TN 38103-2816
Mailing Address850 Poplar Ave Bldg 2Memphis, TN 38105-4607 · (901) 287-7337
Phone(901) 287-7337
Fax(901) 287-5506
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1710448469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 74761
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 91541 (GA)
848 ADAMS AVE, Memphis, TN 38103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathleen Tieu Linh Cao Md 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 ID5698018802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251110000198
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathleen Cao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
Same address
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 582 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

GLENN T WETZEL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7337
MARK C BUGNITZ MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7337
SCOTT NORMAN WISNIEWSKI MD
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7700
DR. HEATHER NOREEN BECKER MD
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-5437
CRISTINA NICOLE MARTINEZ
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-5437
MAYA EMPTAGE DNP PNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7337
COURTNEY JACKS MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-4300
MRS. AMANDA ELLEN HELTON RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-6140

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 Kathleen Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Cao is 1710448469. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2019.

Where is Kathleen Cao located?

Kathleen Cao practices at 848 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. The listed phone number is (901) 287-7337.

What is Kathleen Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Kathleen Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathleen Cao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathleen Cao reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kathleen Cao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathleen Cao accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Kathleen 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 Kathleen Cao was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.