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Pathology

Guihua M. Cao, MD

Works at hospitals in Bridgeton, MO · Fenton, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Guihua M. Cao, MD is a pathologist at 1015 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026. Phone: (636) 496-2719. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Guihua M. Cao had 420 Original Medicare patients and 1,134 services. NPI 1821071978. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Guihua M. 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 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 patients420
Services billed to Medicare1,134
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)454 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)134 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)91 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)80 services
  5. 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).

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

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Other clinicians in Comprehensive Pathology Services LC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821071978
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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