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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Michelle T. Cao, MD

Works at hospitals in Stanford, CA · Pleasanton, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Michelle T. Cao, MD is a critical care doctor at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305. Phone: (650) 723-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michelle T. Cao had 539 Original Medicare patients and 1,215 services. NPI 1386791762. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (650) 723‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
  • Group practice: Stanford Health Care
  • Medical school: Western Eclectic College Of Medicine And Surgery · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michelle T. Cao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michelle T. Cao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle T. Cao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michelle T. Cao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 539 Original Medicare patients and 1,215 services for Michelle T. Cao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michelle T. Cao's NPI number?
1386791762. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michelle T. Cao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients539
Services billed to Medicare1,215
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)163 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)145 services
  3. Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)140 services
  4. Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)110 services
  5. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)92 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • COPD34%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Michelle T. Cao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle T. Cao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050441
  • Stanford Health Care Tri-ValleyPleasanton, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050283

Practice locations

Addresses where Michelle T. Cao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michelle T. Cao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stanford Health Care3,122 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Stanford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stanford, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Stanford Health Care

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWestern Eclectic College Of Medicine And Surgery
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386791762
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians