31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thao, Family Medicine Specialist in Merced, CA?
Where did Dr. Thao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Med Ctr-Merced, Family Medicine | LECOMT/Mercy Medical Center Program
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Thao board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Long Thao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thao speak?
Dr. Thao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hmong; Mong
- Lao
- Thai
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thao typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Thao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thao typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Long Thao may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Thao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thao accept my insurance?
Dr. Thao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 384-8426 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thao accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Thao in Merced, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
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Where is Dr. Thao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Thao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245341445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thao