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- 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
About Dr. Cao
David Cao, MD practices urology in Chicago, IL. David is a 2017 graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows David provided 136 services to 123 patients. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, biopsy of prostate gland, and insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366972143.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (312) 942-3492
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1653 W CONGRESS PKWY
Chicago, IL 60612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
136 services · 123 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
54 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
32 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
18 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52204 |
15 | As often as other peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2017 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is an urologist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cao?
Dr. Cao is listed at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cao?
The number on file is (312) 942-3492. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cao?
Dr. Cao's National Provider Identifier is 1366972143. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cao's medical education?
Dr. Cao attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cao have?
Dr. Cao has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cao performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, biopsy of prostate gland and insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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