Physician Profile
Theresa Cao, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cao
Theresa Cao, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Lakeland, FL specializing in micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds). Theresa is also listed as specializing in dermatology. According to Medicare claims data, Theresa cared for 918 Medicare patients across 1,139 services. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1548443930.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (863) 904-6200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1755 N FLORIDA AVE
Lakeland, FL 33805
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,139 services · 918 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
328 | More often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
211 | More often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
73 | As often as other peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
30 | As often as other peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm | Procedure | 13151 |
23 | As often as other peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | Procedure | 12052 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm | Procedure | 14061 |
18 | As often as other peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15260 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Micrographic Dermatologic… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Other 8
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Class of 2005 at Other 8
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More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Theresa Cao?
Theresa Cao is a micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds) in Lakeland, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Theresa Cao's address?
Theresa Cao is listed at 1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Theresa Cao?
The number on file is (863) 904-6200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Theresa Cao's NPI number?
Theresa Cao's National Provider Identifier is 1548443930. 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 Theresa Cao train?
Theresa Cao attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Theresa Cao been practicing?
Theresa Cao has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Theresa Cao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Theresa Cao performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Theresa Cao confirmed this information?
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