SHEN CAO
NPI 1922753706
Physician Assistant in Hagerstown, MD

Active since February 19, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
528 LYNNEHAVEN DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742(202) 251-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Shen Cao NPPES

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

SHEN CAO (NPI 1922753706) is an individual physician assistant in Hagerstown, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since February 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reading Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922753706
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSHEN CAO
Location Address528 LYNNEHAVEN DRHagerstown, MD 21742-4117
Mailing Address528 Lynnehaven DrHagerstown, MD 21742-4117
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateFebruary 19, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2025
NPI 1922753706 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
528 LYNNEHAVEN DR, Hagerstown, MD 21742

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

Shen Cao 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 ID2668850827
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250806004694
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.

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390044
Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health St. Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Reading, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390096
Location2500 Bernville RoadReading, PA 19605 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21742 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
$89.75 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $22.43 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.23 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

83.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.92
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.81

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 Shen Cao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shen Cao is 1922753706. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 19, 2022.

Where is Shen Cao located?

Shen Cao practices at 528 Lynnehaven Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742. The listed phone number is (202) 251-6280.

What is Shen Cao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Shen Cao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shen 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.

Is Shen Cao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shen Cao is affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shen Cao was last updated on July 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.