CHRISTINE T. CAO M.D. – NPI #1285926592
Emergency Medicine
A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections. This specialist also serves as a consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations, and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
CHRISTINE CAO is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285926592 to CHRISTINE CAO on May 04, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207PE0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine, specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Oct 27, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTINE CAO below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTINE T. CAO
(more than 15 years ago)
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115-3515 Phone: (504) 897-7732 Fax: (504) 897-7759
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125-4142 Phone: (713) 408-9080 Fax: (504) 897-8726
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207PE0005X - Emergency Medicine / Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Primary) |
LA | 300290 |
| 208100000X - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
LA | 300290 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CHRISTINE CAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- TOURO INFIRMARY1401 FOUCHER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
- TOURO INFIRMARY1401 FOUCHER STREET
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