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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lao, Hospitalist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Nicole Mae Lao, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lao is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lao’s office at (414) 955-0350.
What languages does Dr. Lao speak?
Dr. Lao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lao 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. Lao. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mae Lao may include:
Please contact Dr. Lao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lao accept my insurance?
Dr. Lao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-0350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lao accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Lao in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lao's office located?
Dr. Nicole Mae Lao's Primary Practice
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-0350
What is Dr. Lao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790346138.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lao
What is Dr. Nicole Mae Lao's specialty?
Dr. Lao is a Hospitalist near Milwaukee, WI.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Nicole Mae Lao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lao is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nicole Mae Lao accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Nicole Mae Lao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicole Mae Lao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lao's office at (414) 955-0350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicole Mae Lao?
Please contact Dr. Lao's office at (414) 955-0350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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