Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cao, Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. William Cao, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cao graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Riverside Co Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Cao is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cao’s office at (831) 460-6041.
Where did Dr. Cao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Riverside Co Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Riverside County Regional Medical Center | Riverside Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry
Is Dr. Cao board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. William 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 Hospitalist like Dr. Cao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Cao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. William 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 (831) 460-6041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cao accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Cao in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Cao's office located?
Dr. William Cao's Primary Practice
1661 Soquel Dr Ste D
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 460-6041
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 1932189529.
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. William Cao's specialty?
Dr. Cao is a Hospitalist near Santa Cruz, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. William Cao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cao is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Cao accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Cao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Cao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (831) 460-6041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Cao?
Please contact Dr. Cao's office at (831) 460-6041 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Cao have?
Dr. William Cao is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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