2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1386740058 ARNP
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QING CAO, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in LYNNWOOD, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
195
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: QING CAO, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LYNNWOOD, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 195 claims across 42 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: QING CAO, ARNP filed 195 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LYNNWOOD, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

QING CAO, ARNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1386740058

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

195 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

QING CAO, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LYNNWOOD, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP. NPI: 1386740058. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

QING CAO, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 20200 54TH AVE W, LYNNWOOD, WA, 98036, with a listed phone of (425) 672-6400. NPI 1386740058 was issued on 09/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 195 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

20200 54TH AVE W
LYNNWOOD, WA 98036

Provider Details

NPI 1386740058
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where QING CAO, ARNP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON
LYNNWOOD, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to QING CAO, ARNP. To verify QING CAO, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

QING CAO, ARNP — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 195 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

195
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
216
Total Day Supply
5,346
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.94
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
21
Furosemide
17
Diclofenac Sodium
15
Amlodipine Besylate
11
Donepezil Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How QING CAO, ARNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

QING CAO, ARNP's 195 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CAO.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QING CAO, ARNP's specialty?
QING CAO, ARNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in LYNNWOOD, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does QING CAO, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, QING CAO, ARNP wrote 195 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is QING CAO, ARNP located?
QING CAO, ARNP is located at 20200 54TH AVE W, LYNNWOOD, WA, 98036. Phone: (425) 672-6400.
What is QING CAO, ARNP's NPI number?
QING CAO, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386740058, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does QING CAO, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
QING CAO, ARNP's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does QING CAO, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, QING CAO, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Furosemide, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does QING CAO, ARNP accept Medicare?
QING CAO, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 195 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify QING CAO, ARNP's credentials?
QING CAO, ARNP's NPI is 1386740058 with credentials ARNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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