Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sam Gao, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Portsmouth, VA

  • NPI 1831181650
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 57.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle
Portsmouth, VA 23708
(757) 953-2051
fax (757) 953-8000
Additional location
6900 Georgia Ave Nw, Nephrology Clinic
Washington, DC 203070003
(202) 782-6462

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 16, 2020
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #229179 · Virginia #0101269775

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831181650. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,019
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$94,418
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 669 208 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 290 120 $116
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 47 47 $169
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 12 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 195. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sam Gao's medical specialty?
Dr. Sam Gao practices Nephrology Physician in Portsmouth, VA.
Where does Dr. Sam Gao practice?
Dr. Sam Gao practices at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA 23708. Office phone: 7579532051.
What is Dr. Sam Gao's NPI?
Dr. Sam Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831181650, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sam Gao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sam Gao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sam Gao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.