Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Yangming Cao, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Fresno, CA
- NPI 1558339630
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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568 E Herndon Ave Ste 201
Fresno, CA 937202989
(559) 228-6600
fax (559) 226-3709
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 15, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A81989
- Medicaid
- CA #00A819890
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558339630. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
13,233
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$551,976
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0885 |
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 5,270 | 119 | $7 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 628 | 214 | $8 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 502 | 92 | $355 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 473 | 211 | $10 | |
84100 |
Phosphate level | 466 | 209 | $5 | |
83735 |
Magnesium level | 465 | 209 | $7 | |
82610 |
Cystatin c (enzyme inhibitor) level | 461 | 206 | $18 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 420 | 205 | $118 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 397 | 253 | $112 | |
83970 |
Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | 382 | 190 | $40 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in Fresno Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 342. This provider delivers 39× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$313
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 9 | $161.45 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $44.25 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 2 | $40.75 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $25.67 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $22.83 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $18.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,120
Patients
674
Total drug cost
$609,879
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 408 | 134 | $5,438 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 227 | 62 | $94,075 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 190 | 58 | $10,688 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 181 | 64 | $2,850 |
| Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) | Brand | 163 | 37 | $460,788 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 149 | 61 | $3,023 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 147 | 62 | $5,081 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 108 | 41 | $2,335 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 96 | 32 | $1,801 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 94 | 32 | $411 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Yangming Cao's medical specialty?
Dr. Yangming Cao practices Nephrology Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. Yangming Cao practice?
Dr. Yangming Cao practices at 568 E Herndon Ave Ste 201, Fresno, CA 937202989. Office phone: 5592286600.
What is Dr. Yangming Cao's NPI?
Dr. Yangming Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558339630, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yangming Cao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yangming Cao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yangming Cao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.