Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Cao, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · La Mesa, CA

  • NPI 1003129842
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suite 105
La Mesa, CA 919423134
(858) 499-2600
fax (619) 462-9625

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 7, 2020
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A113677

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003129842. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
81
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$12,247
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 61 42 $138
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 20 17 $192

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in La Mesa Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$243
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $122.56
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $120.06

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$243

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
662
Patients
280
Total drug cost
$89,857
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 69 17 $79,565
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 68 29 $887
Losartan Potassium Generic 61 21 $995
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 59 26 $2,886
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 53 24 $553
Metformin Hcl Generic 44 14 $481
Topiramate Generic 44 19 $249
Lisinopril Generic 41 20 $524
Omeprazole Generic 37 22 $817
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 34 19 $746

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Cao's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Cao practices Family Medicine Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Michelle Cao practice?
Dr. Michelle Cao practices at 8881 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 919423134. Office phone: 8584992600.
What is Dr. Michelle Cao's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003129842, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Cao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Cao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Cao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.