Dr. Fei Cao, MD
Pain Medicine
Office Address
2000 EMBARCADERO STE 200, Oakland, CA 94606
Phone
Counties Served
Alameda County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Fei Cao
Dr. Fei Cao, MD, PhD is a pain medicine specialist. The only NPI match found is registered in Kansas City, Missouri (NPI 1598299687), with taxonomies in Psychiatry & Neurology Pain Medicine and Psychiatry. No California NPI registration was found. He received his medical degree from Anhui Medical University and has over 20 years of experience. He is affiliated with University Health-Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Note: No California practice location could be confirmed through NPI or web search.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, PhD, Anhui Medical University
About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations
Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Fei Cao serves workers' compensation cases in Alameda County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Fei Cao evaluate as a QME?
A Pain Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Fei Cao's office located?
Dr. Fei Cao's office is located at 2000 EMBARCADERO STE 200, Oakland, CA 94606. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 6 California counties including Alameda County.
What are Dr. Fei Cao's board certifications?
Dr. Fei Cao holds the following board certifications: Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology), Psychiatry. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Fei Cao's education and training background?
Dr. Fei Cao's training includes: MD, PhD, Anhui Medical University. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Fei Cao have?
Dr. Fei Cao has approximately 20 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Fei Cao serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Fei Cao is available for QME evaluations in Alameda County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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