JENNIFER YEN CAO CRNA
NPI 1720704786
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Jennifer Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Cao is 1720704786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2022.

Q: What is Jennifer Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Cao was last updated on January 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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 October 12, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.15/100

CMS Quality Rating

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85741(520) 742-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 22, 2026, May 28, 2025, Dec 21, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Jennifer Yen Cao Crna NPPES

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

JENNIFER YEN CAO CRNA (NPI 1720704786) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Virginia (0024195692) and active in the NPI registry since October 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Stormont Vail Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Topeka.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720704786

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameJENNIFER YEN CAOCredential: CRNA

Location Address6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVDTucson, AZ 85741-3529

Mailing Address1500 E Tall Tree Rd Apt 23104Derby, KS 67037-6060 · (316) 518-6139

Phone(520) 742-9000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1720704786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0024195692✔ Licensed in AZ · 323982✔ Licensed in KS · 138765

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 13-133746-101 (KS)

6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85741

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 SW 10th AveTopeka, KS 66604-1301 · Phone (785) 354-6000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Yen Cao Crna 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 ID5294105847

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221223000861

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Cao reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wichita Anesthesiology Chartered

863 mi

Anesthesiology

8080 EAST CENTRAL, SUITE 250
Wichita, KS 67206

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
76 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407848450 (316) 686-7327

Kansas Spine Anesthesia Corporation PA

865 mi

Pain Medicine

3333 N WEBB RD
Wichita, KS 67226

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
103 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720345911 (316) 462-5000

Clinical Colleagues Ks PA

954 mi

Anesthesiology

629 S PLUMMER AVE
Chanute, KS 66720

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
75 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548813967 (850) 985-9180

Anesthesia Associates Of Topeka PA

976 mi

Anesthesiology

823 SW MULVANE ST, SUITE 210
Topeka, KS 66606

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
106 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518933837 (785) 235-3451

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Stormont Vail Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Topeka, KS

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number170086

Location1500 SW 10th AvenueTopeka, KS 66604 · Shawnee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nmc Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, KS

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number170103

Location600 Medical Center DriveNewton, KS 67114 · Harvey County

Emergency services

Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number170196

Location3333 North Webb RoadWichita, KS 67226 · Sedgwick County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85741 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

93.15/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

91.95

Improvement Activities

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.

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