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Dr. Kevin Cao, MD

Physiatrist

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Kevin Cao, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Cao typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cao typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin 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 (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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Globe Life

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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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    Dr. Kevin Cao's Practice 2

    9851 FM 1097 Rd W Ste 180

    Willis, TX 77318

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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 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.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

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

    No, Dr. Cao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. 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 Dr. Kevin Cao?

    Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (281) 276-7573 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cao's office located?

    Dr. Cao's offices are located in Sugar Land, TX and Willis, TX.