DR. JEFFREY SHIN CAO MD, MPH
NPI 1821625591
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since March 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2025, Sep 16, 2025, Jul 9, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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

NPI1821625591
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. JEFFREY SHIN CAOCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address2429 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77005-1451 · (832) 818-3900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2025
NPI 1821625591 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License Licensed in TX · V6560
Definition

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License V6560 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11724 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77098-3604 · Phone (832) 818-3900
Location 21 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3498 · Phone (713) 798-4951

Accepted Insurance

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

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.

PECOS PAC ID345757811
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250729003181
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.

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, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pharmacist
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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.

What insurance does Jeffrey Cao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.