DR. JEFFREY SHIN CAO MD, MPH
NPI 1821625591
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Houston, TX
About Dr. Jeffrey Shin Cao Md, Mph NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JEFFREY SHIN CAO MD, MPH (NPI 1821625591) is an individual pain medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V6560) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted 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
Dr. Jeffrey Shin Cao Md, Mph 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Jeffrey Cao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77098
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Harris Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXHouston Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Jeffrey Cao's NPI number?
The NPI number for Jeffrey Cao is 1821625591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2020.
Where is Jeffrey Cao located?
Jeffrey Cao practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2860.
What is Jeffrey Cao's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.
Is Jeffrey Cao enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Jeffrey 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 organizations bill Medicare for Jeffrey Cao's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jeffrey Cao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Jscao PLLC (Houston, TX). Each 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 Jeffrey Cao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Jeffrey Cao accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Jeffrey 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.
Is Jeffrey Cao affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Jeffrey Cao is affiliated with Harris Health System and Houston Methodist Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Jeffrey Cao was last updated on December 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.
# Dr. Jeffrey Shin Cao, MD, MPH · NPI 1821625591
Pain Medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 24, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1821625591 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 24, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine · taxonomy 207LP2900X
- **State license:** V6560 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030-1608
- **Phone:** (713) 873-2860
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Baylor College Of Medicine (NPI 1053352914, Houston, TX); Jscao PLLC (NPI 1427947308, Houston, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 16, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1821625591) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.