Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Interventional Cardiologist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Tu Cao, DO is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (915) 206-2999.
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 Interventional Cardiologist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Heart Disease
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Cao perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tu Cao may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
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 (915) 206-2999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Cao in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Cao's office located?
Dr. Tu Cao's Primary Practice
3270 Joe Battle Blvd Ste 215
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 206-2999
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 1316238736.
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. Tu Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Interventional Cardiologist near El Paso, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Cao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tu Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?
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Is Tu Cao accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Tu Cao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tu Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (915) 206-2999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tu Cao?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (915) 206-2999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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