Jian-Zhe Cao, MD is a healthcare provider in Longmont, CO specializing in general surgery. Jian-Zhe trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2007. Jian-Zhe is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Jian-Zhe provided 61 services to 61 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1396996195.
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1750 E KEN PRATT BLVD FL 3
Longmont, CO 80504
1000 Rush Dr
Salida, CO 81201
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
Biopsy
Breast surgery
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
61 services · 61 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
30 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
20 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Cao is a general surgeon in Longmont, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Cao is listed at 1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd Fl 3, Longmont, CO 80504. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (720) 718-3930. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Cao's National Provider Identifier is 1396996195. 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
Dr. Cao attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Cao has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cao the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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