WENDY GAO MD – NPI #1477852218
Radiology

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

WENDY GAO is a radiologist located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477852218 to WENDY GAO on March 18, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Radiation Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jul 02, 2015. 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 WENDY GAO below.

NPI Profile for
WENDY GAO

NPI Number
1477852218
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
WENDY GAO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
SUITE 11
TACOMA, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 627-6172 Fax:
Mailing address
314 M.L.K. JR WAY
SUITE 11
TACOMA, WA 98405
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
2085R0001X
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology (Primary)		 WA MD60402806
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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

Education
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2010
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
WENDY GAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      401 15TH AVENUE SE
      PUYALLUP, WA 98372
    • TACOMA GENERAL ALLENMORE HOSPITAL
      315 S MLK JR WAY
      TACOMA, WA 98405

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