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Dr. Susan Cao, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Mount Pleasant, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cao, Family Medicine Specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Susan Cao, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Cao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is 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 (843) 884-6424.

    Is Dr. Cao board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Cao, MD 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cao typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Polymyositis with breathing problems
    • Myositis
    • Polymyositis lung involvement
    • PM with respiratory issues
    • Muscle inflammation with lung disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3321: Polymyositis with respiratory involvement

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cao typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Cao may include:

    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 (843) 884-6424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Cao in Mount Pleasant, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cao's office located?

    Dr. Susan Cao's Primary Practice

    3074 N Highway 17

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

    (843) 884-6424

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    Dr. Susan Cao's Practice 2

    631 Johnnie Dodds Blvd

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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    Dr. Susan Cao's Practice 3

    180 Wingo Way Ste 205

    Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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    What is Dr. Cao's NPI number?A 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 1093854218.

    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. Susan Cao's specialty?

    Dr. Cao is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mount Pleasant, SC.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Susan Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Colleton Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Susan Cao accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Cao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Cao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (843) 884-6424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Susan Cao?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (843) 884-6424 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cao's office located?

    Dr. Cao's offices are located in Mount Pleasant, SC and Mt Pleasant, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Cao have?

    Dr. Susan Cao is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.