31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Internist in Dubuque, IA?
Dr. Zhengjin Cao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dubuque, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Cao is fluent in English, 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 (563) 557-9111.
Is Dr. Cao board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Zhengjin Cao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cao speak?
Dr. Cao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cao typically treat?
As an 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cao typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Cao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Cao accept my insurance?
Dr. Cao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (563) 557-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Dubuque, IA?
Dr. Cao in Dubuque, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Associates
Medicare
State of Iowa
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Cao's office located?
Dr. Zhengjin Cao's Primary Practice
1515 Delhi St Ste 100
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 557-9111
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 1861616039.
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. Zhengjin Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Internist near Dubuque, IA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Zhengjin Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Southwest Health 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
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Is Zhengjin Cao accepting new patients in Dubuque, IA?
Yes, Dr. Zhengjin Cao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zhengjin Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (563) 557-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zhengjin Cao?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (563) 557-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zhengjin Cao have?
Dr. Zhengjin Cao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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