Active NPI 1528684719 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Thomas Ly Cao , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Warwick, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Thomas Cao, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Warwick, RI. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Thomas Cao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 CROSSINGS BLVD.

Thomas Cao is affiliated with Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Crossings Blvd

Warwick, RI 028862878

Telephone 4017777000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc Facility NPI 1407231293

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Warwick, RI

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

6 Yrs -3.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.1 Yrs

State Avg: 10.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

84 Specialists

Practicing in Warwick, RI (687 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cao (6 Years) 6 Yrs

Warwick Specialty Average (9.1 Years) 9.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	215	125	$152.80	$76.18
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	193	108	$97.70	$29.80
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	120	71	$101.25	$31.98
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	64	15	$11.50	$7.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	32	$225.00	$107.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	16	$133.00	$41.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$226.00	$95.02
29405 Application of short leg cast	12	12	$270.00	$69.98
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	11	11	$82.00	$49.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	265	136	$153.00	$77.88
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	227	116	$96.07	$31.06
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	148	94	$101.01	$32.43
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	128	21	$11.50	$6.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	51	$225.00	$109.52
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	31	23	$82.00	$48.19
29405 Application of short leg cast	31	23	$270.00	$70.10
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	20	14	$213.20	$55.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	15	$126.67	$39.99
29515 Application of short leg splint from calf to foot	17	14	$238.00	$62.78
Q4046 Cast supplies, short leg splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	17	14	$38.00	$21.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$226.00	$97.23
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	14	$752.00	$181.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	195	92	$92.65	$30.16
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	158	20	$11.50	$6.70
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	153	65	$99.02	$32.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	88	$153.00	$78.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	53	$225.00	$109.79
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	33	24	$82.00	$44.59
29405 Application of short leg cast	33	24	$270.00	$70.23
29515 Application of short leg splint from calf to foot	22	16	$238.00	$62.55
Q4046 Cast supplies, short leg splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	20	14	$38.00	$20.16
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	13	$114.00	$37.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$226.00	$99.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	11	$225.14	$62.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	157	91	$91.73	$29.85
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	130	17	$11.50	$6.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	80	$152.98	$81.13
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	124	69	$98.19	$31.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	51	$225.04	$112.48
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	45	21	$85.04	$26.42
29405 Application of short leg cast	23	21	$270.00	$71.53
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	23	21	$82.00	$43.15
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	16	$114.00	$36.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	12	$225.14	$59.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$226.00	$99.75
27687 Lengthening of calf muscle	11	11	$372.25	$35.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-05

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc

10 High St, Wakefield, RI 028793176

Phone: 4017777000

Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc

900 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 029141430

Phone: 4017777000

Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc

300 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI 028862878

Phone: 4017777000

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2021

Registered at 300 CROSSINGS BLVD, WARWICK, RI 028862878 (Tel: 4017777000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2021

Registered at 300 CROSSINGS BLVD, WARWICK, RI 028862878 (Tel: 4017777000)

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NPI Profile Active June 23, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2020

Registered at 27 BEARCOURT DR, ATTLEBORO, MA 027036257 (Tel: 5084049462)

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2020

Registered at 27 BEARCOURT DR, ATTLEBORO, MA 027036257 (Tel: 5084049462)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2020

Recorded as THOMAS CAO, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2020

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528684719

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2020

Last Update: March 29, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

300 Crossings Blvd

Warwick, RI 028862878

Phone: 4017777000

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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