Summary

Dr. Peter Cao is a family medicine physician with 15 years of experience providing comprehensive care for patients and families. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler. His extensive background in family medicine allows him to address a wide range of health concerns across all age groups. Dr. Cao is fluent in English.

Dr. Cao practices at Baylor Scott & White Family Health Center in Mesquite, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Carrollton Regional Medical Center. He specializes in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, helping patients maintain optimal health through preventive care. His practice also includes treating kidney disease and performing procedures like lower GI endoscopy when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cao highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 15 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
  • 135 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White Family Health Center - Mesquite

1575 Interstate 30Mesquite, TX 75150
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Peter Cao, MDPhillip Lodico, DODr. Yaser Elqutub, DODr. Daniela Gamboa, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.2 
15 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Mesquite , TXDallas , TXDallas , TXIrving , TX
Med School: Baylor College of Medicine (Education) Med School: Universidad del Valle - Bolivia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Peter Cao

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Peter Cao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Peter Cao has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Peter Cao holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Texas Health Center at Tyler in 2014 and University of Texas Health Center at Tyler in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine (Education) in 2011.

NPI Number

Peter Cao's NPI number is 1356635049.

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What languages does Peter Cao speak?
Peter Cao speaks English.
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