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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gao, Internist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Ling Min Gao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Gao graduated from Guangzhou Medical University and completed his residency at Lutheran Medical Center Program. Dr. Gao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gao’s office at (718) 961-9593.
Where did Dr. Gao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Medical Center Program
Medical School: Guangzhou Medical University | Guangzhou Medical University
Is Dr. Gao board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ling Min Gao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 an Internist like Dr. Gao typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gao typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ling Min Gao may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (718) 961-9593 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gao accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Gao in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gao's office located?
Dr. Ling Min Gao's Primary Practice
4231 Colden St Ste 205
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 961-9593
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 1215947429.
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. Ling Min Gao's specialty?
Dr. Gao is a Internist near Flushing, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ling Min Gao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gao is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ling Min Gao accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ling Min Gao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ling Min Gao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (718) 961-9593 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ling Min Gao?
Please contact Dr. Gao's office at (718) 961-9593 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ling Min Gao have?
Dr. Ling Min Gao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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