Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Gao, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1043699689
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250
Chicago, IL 606115980
(312) 695-1800
fax (312) 908-4650
Additional location
20 York St, Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT 065103220
(203) 688-8300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036.148849 · Illinois #036148849

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043699689. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
235
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$8,485
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 59 59 $9
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 55 55 $12
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 39 39 $8
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 25 16 $83
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 23 12 $125
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 21 21 $10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 12 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 66 peers in Chicago Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Gao's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Gao practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Catherine Gao practice?
Dr. Catherine Gao practices at 675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250, Chicago, IL 606115980. Office phone: 3126951800.
What is Dr. Catherine Gao's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043699689, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Gao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Gao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Gao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.