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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Critical Care Internist in Wailuku, HI?
Dr. Sissi Cao, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Wailuku, HI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cao is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (808) 244-9056.
What languages does Dr. Cao speak?
Dr. Cao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cao typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Cao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cao typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sissi Cao may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Cao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cao accept my insurance?
Dr. Cao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 244-9056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Wailuku, HI?
Dr. Cao in Wailuku, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Humana
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cao's office located?
What is Dr. Cao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245032770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cao
What is Dr. Sissi Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Critical Care Internist near Wailuku, HI.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Sissi Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sissi Cao accepting new patients in Wailuku, HI?
No, Dr. Sissi Cao is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sissi Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (808) 244-9056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sissi Cao?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (808) 244-9056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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