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 patients | 539 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,215 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)145 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)140 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)110 services
- 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.
- 300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305 (650) 723‑4000
- 420 Broadway StRedwood City, CA 94063 (650) 723‑4000
- 450 Broadway StRedwood City, CA 94063 (650) 723‑4000
- 5555 W Las Positas BlvdPleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 847‑3000
- 5565 W Las Positas Blvd, Suite 150Pleasanton, CA 94588 (650) 723‑4000
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
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
- Sleep Medicinealso
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in California →
Other critical care doctors in Stanford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stanford, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Stanford Health Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Western Eclectic College Of Medicine And Surgery |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386791762 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians