Quick answers
- Does Samantha T. Cao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha 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 Samantha T. Cao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 97 services for Samantha T. Cao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samantha T. Cao's NPI number?
- 1497468953. 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 Samantha 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 97 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)31 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis58%
- Asthma32%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha T. Cao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1950 Sunny Crest Dr, Suite 2900Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 992‑5350
- 955 W Imperial Hwy, Suite 110Brea, CA 92821 (714) 449‑6900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha T. Cao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Fullerton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fullerton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497468953 |
| 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
- 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