Quick answers
- Does Theresa Cao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa 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 Theresa Cao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 309 Original Medicare patients and 1,467 services for Theresa Cao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theresa Cao's NPI number?
- 1548443930. 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 Theresa 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 | 309 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,467 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)328 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)211 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)169 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)94 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)73 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Theresa Cao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1755 N Florida AveLakeland, FL 33805 (863) 904‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Theresa Cao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Watson Clinic LLP388 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in Watson Clinic LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548443930 |
| 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