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Dr. Kevin Cao, MD

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cao, Physiatrist in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Kevin Cao, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Cao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (281) 276-7573.

    What languages does Dr. Cao speak?

    Dr. Cao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cao treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myopathy
    • Muscle Disease
    • Muscle Weakness Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7289: Other specified myopathies

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Severe Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Severe Asthma
    • Acute Severe Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Does Dr. Cao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 276-7573 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Cao in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cao's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Cao's Primary Practice

    1325 Highway 6

    Sugar Land, TX 77478

    (281) 276-7573

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    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 1881081297.

    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. Kevin Cao's specialty?

    Dr. Cao is a Physiatrist near Sugar Land, TX. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Cao to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Houston Methodist 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 Kevin Cao accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Kevin Cao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (281) 276-7573 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Cao?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (281) 276-7573 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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