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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gao, Therapeutic Radiologist in Leesburg, VA?
Dr. Sarah Gao, MD is a Therapeutic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Leesburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (571) 472-0606.
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 Therapeutic Radiologist like Dr. Gao typically treat?
As a Therapeutic Radiologist, 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.
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Therapeutic Radiologist like Dr. Gao typically perform?
As a Therapeutic Radiologist, Dr. Gao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Placement of Needles for Pelvic Radiation Therapy
- Interstitial brachytherapy needle placement
- Pelvic organ radiation catheter insertion
- Genital brachytherapy preparation
CPT Codes:
- 55920: Placement of needles or catheters into pelvic organs and/or genitalia (except prostate) for subsequent interstitial radioelement application
Also known as:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
- Uterine Tandem Placement
- Vaginal Ovoids Insertion
- Internal Radiation Therapy Device
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
- 57155: Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy
Does Dr. Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Gao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (571) 472-0606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gao accept in Leesburg, VA?
Dr. Gao in Leesburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gao's office located?
Dr. Sarah Gao's Primary Practice
44035 Riverside Pkwy Ste 100
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 472-0606
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 1588190763.
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. Sarah Gao's specialty?
Dr. Gao is a Therapeutic Radiologist near Leesburg, VA.
What does a Therapeutic Radiologist do?
Therapeutic radiology, also known as radiation oncology, is a medical specialty that utilizes high-energy radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. This field focuses on delivering precise doses of radiation to target tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Therapeutic radiologists work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans, manage patient care, and monitor treatment outcomes.
Is this Dr. Sarah Gao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gao is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Uva University Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Alexandria 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 Sarah Gao accepting new patients in Leesburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Gao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Gao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (571) 472-0606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Gao?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (571) 472-0606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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