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Active NPI 1053153718 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Tu Huu Cao , OD

Optometrist • Denver, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tu Cao, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Denver, CO. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 2024, Dr. Cao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST.

Dr. Cao is affiliated with Colorado Permanente Medical Group Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2045 N Franklin St

Denver, CO 802055437

Telephone 3033384545
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Denver, CO

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -14.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.3 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
147 Specialists

Practicing in Denver, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cao (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Denver Specialty Average (16.3 Years) 16.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-03
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO OPT.0004037

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Colorado Permanente Medical Group Pc

2045 N Franklin St, Denver, CO 802055437

Phone: 3033384545

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Robert Burman , MD, PhD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003013830

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

NPI 1003029299

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003038902

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cassandra Buzard , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1003054461

Registered Nurse

Erik Petersen , LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1003060302

Licensed Professional Counselor

Lauren Hillary , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003075821

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2025

Registered at 10350 E DAKOTA AVE, DENVER, CO 802471314 (Tel: 3033384545)

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Updated Practice Location December 09, 2024

Registered at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, DENVER, CO 802055437 (Tel: 3033384545)

NPI Profile Active June 12, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2024

Registered at 1318 INDEPENDENCE ST UNIT 3, LAKEWOOD, CO 802154926 (Tel: 7206280600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2024

Registered at 1318 INDEPENDENCE ST UNIT 3, LAKEWOOD, CO 802154926 (Tel: 7206280600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2024

Recorded as TU CAO, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2024

Optometrist (License #OPT.0004037 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053153718
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 12, 2024
Last Update: February 03, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10350 E Dakota Ave

Denver, CO 802471314

Phone: 3033384545

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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