Quick answers
- Does Guihua M. Cao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Guihua M. 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 Guihua M. Cao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 420 Original Medicare patients and 1,134 services for Guihua M. Cao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Guihua M. Cao's NPI number?
- 1821071978. 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 Guihua M. 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 | 420 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,134 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)454 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)134 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)91 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)80 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)53 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Guihua M. Cao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Guihua M. 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.
- SSM Health Depaul Hospital St LouisBridgeton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260104
- SSM St Clare Health CenterFenton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260081
Practice locations
Addresses where Guihua M. Cao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1015 Bowles AveFenton, MO 63026 (636) 496‑2719
- 12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 821‑8055
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Guihua M. Cao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Comprehensive Pathology Services LC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Comprehensive Pathology Services LC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821071978 |
| 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