Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hong Gao, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Salem, MA

  • NPI 1437479730
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
81 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 019702714
(978) 354-4009
Mailing address
800 Washington Street Box 1013
Boston, MA 02111

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 15, 2013
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
390200000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #245313

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437479730. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
218
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$24,924
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 169 81 $103
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 49 39 $153

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Salem Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,790
Patients
466
Total drug cost
$25,509
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 249 61 $2,410
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 237 67 $4,190
Losartan Potassium Generic 189 51 $3,260
Simvastatin Generic 139 35 $1,554
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 129 33 $3,301
Lisinopril Generic 117 26 $1,176
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 103 25 $1,645
Omeprazole Generic 103 35 $1,379
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 91 24 $633
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 89 21 $1,274

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Hong Gao's medical specialty?
Dr. Hong Gao practices Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Salem, MA.
Where does Dr. Hong Gao practice?
Dr. Hong Gao practices at 81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019702714. Office phone: 9783544009.
What is Dr. Hong Gao's NPI?
Dr. Hong Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437479730, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hong Gao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hong Gao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hong Gao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.