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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gao, Radiation Oncologist in Olympia, WA?
Dr. Wendy Gao, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Olympia, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gao graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency at University of Washington Program. Dr. Gao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gao’s office at (253) 627-6172.
Where did Dr. Gao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Washington Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Gao speak?
Dr. Gao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Gao typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Gao 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. Gao. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Gao typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Wendy Gao may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Gao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Gao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 627-6172 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gao accept in Olympia, WA?
Dr. Gao in Olympia, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
First Administrators
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gao's office located?
Dr. Wendy Gao's Primary Practice
3920 Capital Mall Dr SW Ste 100B
Olympia, WA 98502
(253) 627-6172
What is Dr. Gao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477852218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gao
What is Dr. Wendy Gao's specialty?
Dr. Gao is a Radiation Oncologist near Olympia, WA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Wendy Gao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gao is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Wendy Gao accepting new patients in Olympia, WA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Gao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Gao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (253) 627-6172 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Gao?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (253) 627-6172 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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