SAM W. GAO MD – NPI #1831181650
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SAM GAO is a physician located in PORTSMOUTH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1831181650 to SAM GAO on August 18, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Oct 16, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SAM GAO below.

NPI Profile for
SAM W. GAO

NPI Number
1831181650
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SAM W. GAO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Phone: (757) 953-2051 Fax: (757) 953-8000
1 Other location(s):
6900 Georgia Ave NW
Nephrology Clinic
Washington, DC 20307-0003
Phone: (202) 782-6462
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 15, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 VA 0101269775

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SAM GAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL
      830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD
      NORFOLK, VA 23502

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