Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Phu Cao
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1497179626
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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710 Cypress Creek Pkwy
Houston, TX 770903402
(402) 617-0178 - Additional location
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605 S Conroe Medical Dr
Conroe, TX 773044722
(936) 539-4004
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 25, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #Q2257
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497179626. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
162
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$14,090
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 64 | 63 | $117 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 56 | 55 | $69 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 27 | 26 | $8 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 15 | 15 | $169 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 254 peers in Houston Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
68
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$408
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $120 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $95 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $38 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $51 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 11 | 11 | $47 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $58 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Phu Cao's medical specialty?
Dr. Phu Cao practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Phu Cao practice?
Dr. Phu Cao practices at 710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 770903402. Office phone: 4026170178.
What is Dr. Phu Cao's NPI?
Dr. Phu Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497179626, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Phu Cao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Phu Cao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Phu Cao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.