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MEI ZHEN CAO
NPI 1770044745
Surgery in Lima, OH

Active since March 30, 2019PECOS Enrolled
830 W HIGH ST STE 207, LIMA, OH 45801(419) 226-9182(419) 996-5090 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mei Zhen Cao NPPES

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

MEI ZHEN CAO (NPI 1770044745) is an individual surgery provider in Lima, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.156151) 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

NPI1770044745
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMEI ZHEN CAO
Location Address830 W HIGH ST STE 207Lima, OH 45801-3975
Mailing Address830 W High St Ste 207Lima, OH 45801-3975 · (419) 226-9182 · Fax (419) 996-5090
Phone(419) 226-9182
Fax(419) 996-5090
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1770044745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.156151
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License 35.156151 (OH)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207, Lima, OH 45801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health Insurance.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 (PECOS)

Mei Zhen Cao is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8527527431
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260831000800
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 Mei Zhen Cao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC
Same address
Surgery
830 W HIGH ST STE 206
Lima, OH 45801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518589803 (888) 696-3541

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45801 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHERINE IRENE WARNER DO
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 226-9182
MIRNAL ANIL CHAUDHARY MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 226-9182
MOHAMMED JUNAID AKBANI M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 226-9182
FELECIA JINWALA MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 226-9182
DR. JOHN HOWARD SIRAK M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 996-4011
MARIO MATOS-CRUZ M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 996-4011
ANTHONY DAVON TURNER MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
830 W HIGH ST STE 207
LIMA, OH 45801
Allen County (419) 226-9182

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 Mei Zhen Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mei Zhen Cao is 1770044745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2019.

Where is Mei Zhen Cao located?

Mei Zhen Cao practices at 830 W High St Ste 207, Lima, OH 45801. The listed phone number is (419) 226-9182.

What is Mei Zhen Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Mei Zhen Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mei Zhen Cao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Mei Zhen Cao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mei Zhen Cao reassigns Medicare benefits to Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC (Lima, OH). 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 Mei Zhen Cao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mei Zhen Cao accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Insurance list Mei Zhen 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 Mei Zhen Cao was last updated on August 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.