Dr. Long Cao, MD
1601 Main St Ste 105, Richmond, TX 77469 • +1-917-555-7300
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Richmond Percentiles
NPI #1124281118 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Cardiology providers positions Dr. Long Cao, MD in Richmond at -0.41σ (50th city percentile / 39.5th state percentile, 559 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 40 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Cao (averaging 4.0 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review) represents 36% of tracked volume (816 encounters), paired with 93000 (601x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Cao's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Richmond, TX (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 13-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Cao (MD, NPI #1124281118) includes accredited doctoral training (2005, 21 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Compared against Richmond, TX Cardiology peers
2,259 annual services across 559 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 816 | 50th | $135 – $185 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 601 | 49th | $53 – $73 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 386 | 52th | $253 – $347 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 215 | 47th | $159 – $218 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 129 | 49th | $194 – $266 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (40 HCPCS billing breadth) | 112 | 50th | $122 – $177 |
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Dr. Long Cao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1124281118 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77469) |
| Dr. Cao Richmond CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (2,259 CMS svcs; Z -0.412σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Richmond, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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