Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Cao, M.D
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · New York, NY
- NPI 1154777365
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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5 E 98Th St
New York, NY 100296501
(212) 241-4299
fax (212) 426-5099 - Additional location
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833 Chestnut St, Suite 220
Philadelphia, PA 191074414
(215) 955-8465 - Additional location
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1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 100296504 - Mailing address
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1 Gustave L Levy Pl # 1118
New York, NY 100296504
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 18, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #315344
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154777365. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
267
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$41,444
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 42 | 29 | $88 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 40 | 34 | $203 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 37 | 37 | $190 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 33 | 33 | $146 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 27 | 24 | $145 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 27 | 18 | $133 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 23 | 23 | $117 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 21 | 21 | $287 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 17 | 17 | $92 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 165 peers in this city , average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $24.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
380
Patients
125
Total drug cost
$52,289
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 164 | 51 | $1,961 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 60 | 21 | $619 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 43 | 13 | $35,167 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 33 | 0 | $1,460 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) | Brand | 31 | 28 | $542 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 27 | 12 | $408 |
| Motegrity (Prucalopride Succinate) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $12,132 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Cao's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Cao practices Gastroenterology Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Christopher Cao practice?
Dr. Christopher Cao practices at 5 E 98Th St, New York, NY 100296501. Office phone: 2122414299.
What is Dr. Christopher Cao's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154777365, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Cao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Cao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Cao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.