Dr. Michelle Cao, DO
Pleasanton, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Critical Care Internist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Michelle Cao, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cao completed her residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (650) 725-5911.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cao?
Dr. Michelle Cao, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cao empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Mechanical Ventilation, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pleasanton/CA community, Dr. Cao is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Cao board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Cao, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cao speak?
Dr. Cao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Cao 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.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Genetic SMA
- Familial Spinal Atrophy
- Hereditary Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G121: Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Cao perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michelle Cao may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cao's office.
Does Dr. Cao accept my insurance?
Dr. Cao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 725-5911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Cao in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cao's office located?
Dr. Michelle Cao's Primary Practice
5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 150
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(650) 725-5911
Recognitions
Publications
Central Sleep Apnea: Effects on Stroke Volume in Heart Failure
AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2013
Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Heart Failure, and Phrenic Nerve Stimulation
CHEST, 2012
Acute and Chronic Sleep Loss: Implications on Age-Related Neurocognitive Impairment
SLEEP, 2012
NEUROHORMONES AND SLEEP
VITAMINS AND HORMONES: SLEEP HORMONES, VOL 89, 2012
Hypocretin Antagonists in Insomnia Treatment and Beyond
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN, 2011
Hypocretin and Its Emerging Role as a Target for Treatment of Sleep Disorders
CURRENT NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE REPORTS, 2011
Advances in the pharmacological approach to sleep disorders.
Current pharmaceutical design, 2011
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Opioid Use
LUNG, 2010
Families with sleepwalking
SLEEP MEDICINE, 2010
Advances in rcolepsy
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2010
Pediatric sleep disorders: How can sleep-medicine make a difference?
SLEEP MEDICINE REVIEWS, 2009
Sleep and breathing: The impact of mechanical ventilation on the quality of sleep
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2008
Sleep difficulties and behavioral outcomes in children
ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, 2008
Maxillomandibular advancement surgery for obstructive sleep apnea
Minerva Pneumologica, 2008
The dual-wave bolus feature in continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps controls prolonged
DIABETES NUTRITION & METABOLISM, 2004
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 1386791762.
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. Michelle Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Critical Care Internist near Pleasanton, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Cao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
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Is Michelle Cao accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Cao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (650) 725-5911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Cao?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (650) 725-5911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Cao have?
Dr. Michelle Cao is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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