Physician Profile
Kent B. Cao, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cao
Based in Flushing, NY, Kent B. Cao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Kent provided 578 services to 246 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (718) 353-2536
- Email not available
Practice Locations
136-21 ROOSEVELT AVE. SUITE 205
Flushing, NY 11354
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Imaging referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
578 services · 246 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | Treatment | 96160 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
243 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
114 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
28 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Flushing 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kent B. Cao specialize in?
Kent B. Cao is an internist in Flushing, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Kent B. Cao located?
Kent B. Cao is listed at 136-21 Roosevelt Ave. Suite 205, Flushing, NY 11354. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kent B. Cao's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 353-2536. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kent B. Cao?
Kent B. Cao's National Provider Identifier is 1467536755. 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
Where did Kent B. Cao train?
Kent B. Cao attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kent B. Cao have?
Kent B. Cao has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kent B. Cao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kent B. Cao provides treatments such as administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kent B. Cao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kent B. Cao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.