Summary

Dr. Shimin Cao is an internal medicine physician who graduated from Guangdong Medical College and completed his residency at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. With 42 years of clinical experience, he has developed expertise in treating a wide range of adult health conditions. Dr. Cao is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, English, and Korean, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Cao practices at multiple locations in Flushing, New York, including Flushing Hospital Medical Center and NewYork Presbyterian Queens. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and prediabetes. His diagnostic capabilities include performing complete blood counts, comprehensive metabolic panels, and creatinine clearance tests. Patients have given Dr. Cao an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 78 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Korean
  • St Lukes Hospital (Chesterfield Mo)
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shimin Cao has 3 locations

Cao And Associates Medicine Pllc

3808 UNION ST STE 6BFLUSHING, NY 11354
Mon8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Flushing Hospital Medical Center

4500 Parsons BlvdFlushing, NY 11355

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Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Korean Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English
FLUSHING , NYBayside , NYBrooklyn , NYFlushing , NY
Med School: Guangdong Medical College Med School: Topiwala National Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shimin Cao

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - IPA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CenterLight Healthcare - HMO
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Hamaspik Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Priority Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • VillageCareMax - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shimin Cao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shimin Cao has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Hospital (Chesterfield Mo)

Medical School

Guangdong Medical CollegeGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Shimin Cao accepting new patients?
Dr. Shimin Cao has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Shimin Cao accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Shimin Cao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Shimin Cao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shimin Cao affiliated with?
Dr. Shimin Cao is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shimin Cao?
You can find contact information for Dr. Shimin Cao here on Vitals.

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