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DR. UYEN THU CAO O.D.
NPI 1861545089
Optometrist in Denver, CO

Active since January 19, 2007PECOS Enrolled
5790 W 44TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80212(303) 421-4422(303) 431-1457 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2025, Oct 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Uyen Thu Cao O.d. NPPES

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

DR. UYEN THU CAO O.D. (NPI 1861545089) is an individual optometrist in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (2458) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861545089
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. UYEN THU CAOCredential: O.D.
Location Address5790 W 44TH AVEDenver, CO 80212-7340
Mailing Address1602 Tullamore AveBloomington, IL 61704-9624 · (309) 808-3112 · Fax (312) 327-7621
Phone(303) 421-4422
Fax(303) 431-1457
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1861545089 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 2458
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
5790 W 44TH AVE, Denver, CO 80212
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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)

Dr. Uyen Thu Cao O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6204890221
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041119000671
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Uyen Thu Cao reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Look Optical, PC
Same address
Optometrist
5790 W 44TH AVE
Denver, CO 80212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801820469 (303) 421-4422
Arvada Eyecare LLC
7.0 mi
Optometrist
16205 W 64TH AVE, #100
Arvada, CO 80007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497856017 (303) 424-2991
Eye To Eye Care, PC
16 mi
Optometrist
9225 S BROADWAY STE A
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Eye To Eye Care, P.C.
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932450673 (303) 683-4466

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

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80212 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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 6

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

LOOK OPTICAL, PC
Technician/Technologist (Ocularist)
5790 W 44TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80212
Denver County (303) 421-4422
KANI, NURDEL AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Eyewear Supplier
5790 W 44TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80212
Denver County (303) 421-4422
DR. JAMES KANI O.D.
Optometrist
5790 W 44TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80212
Denver County (303) 421-4422
ONEOPTO CO 1 PLLC
Optometrist
5790 W 44TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80212
Denver County (303) 421-4422
LOOK OPTICAL, PC
Optometrist
5790 W 44TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80212
Denver County (303) 421-4422
LOOK OPTICAL, PC
Optometrist
5790 W 44TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80212
Denver County (303) 421-4422

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 Uyen Thu Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uyen Thu Cao is 1861545089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2007.

Where is Uyen Thu Cao located?

Uyen Thu Cao practices at 5790 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212. The listed phone number is (303) 421-4422.

What is Uyen Thu Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Uyen Thu Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Uyen Thu Cao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Uyen Thu Cao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Uyen Thu Cao reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Look Optical, PC (Denver, CO), Arvada Eyecare LLC (Arvada, CO) and Eye To Eye Care, PC (Highlands Ranch, CO). 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 Uyen Thu Cao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Uyen Thu Cao accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Uyen Thu 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 Uyen Thu Cao was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.