2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1922170323 MD
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XIANGHUI CAO, MD

Neurology Physician in VIRGINIA, Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 408 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.4K
105 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

XIANGHUI CAO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,866 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

XIANGHUI CAO, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

XIANGHUI CAO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about XIANGHUI CAO, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2006

NPI 1922170323

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,866 119% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Neurology Physician share within Virginia

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

XIANGHUI CAO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

XIANGHUI CAO, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in VIRGINIA, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922170323. 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.

XIANGHUI CAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 968 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD, VIRGINIA, VA, 23454, with a listed phone of (757) 481-3808. NPI 1922170323 was issued on 11/14/2006. 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 2,866 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 408 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $893K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

968 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD
VIRGINIA, VA 23454

Provider Details

NPI 1922170323
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where XIANGHUI CAO, MD 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH NEUROLOGY LTD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for XIANGHUI CAO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

XIANGHUI CAO, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,866 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.

2,866
Total Claims
$893K
Total Drug Cost
408
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,740
Total Day Supply
139,061
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$766K
Generic Drug Cost
$124K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 129, 85+: 63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Memantine Hcl
390
Gabapentin
251
Donepezil Hcl
145
Lacosamide
128
Quetiapine Fumarate
101
Pregabalin
97
Levetiracetam
96
Nortriptyline Hcl
91
Lamotrigine
90
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
87

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How XIANGHUI CAO, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

XIANGHUI CAO, MD's 2,866 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is XIANGHUI CAO, MD's specialty?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in VIRGINIA, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does XIANGHUI CAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, XIANGHUI CAO, MD wrote 2,866 Medicare Part D claims totaling $893K in drug costs for 408 beneficiaries.
What is XIANGHUI CAO, MD's Medicare quality score?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is XIANGHUI CAO, MD located?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD is located at 968 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD, VIRGINIA, VA, 23454. Phone: (757) 481-3808.
What is XIANGHUI CAO, MD's NPI number?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922170323, issued on 11/14/2006.
Does XIANGHUI CAO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $766K in brand drug costs.
Does XIANGHUI CAO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, XIANGHUI CAO, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does XIANGHUI CAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, XIANGHUI CAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Memantine Hcl, Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does XIANGHUI CAO, MD accept Medicare?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,866 Part D claims and 408 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify XIANGHUI CAO, MD's credentials?
XIANGHUI CAO, MD's NPI is 1922170323 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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