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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Critical Care Internist in Kingwood, TX?
Dr. Damon Cao, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Kingwood, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (312) 567-2000.
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
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
ICD-10 Codes:
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cao typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Damon 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 (312) 567-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Kingwood, TX?
Dr. Cao in Kingwood, TX 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1790133049.
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. Damon Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Critical Care Internist near Kingwood, TX.
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. Damon Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Damon Cao accepting new patients in Kingwood, TX?
Yes, Dr. Damon Cao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Damon Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (312) 567-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Damon Cao?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (312) 567-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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