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VALERIE GAO MD
NPI 1467144899
Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 24, 2023PECOS Enrolled
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232(412) 623-2121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Valerie Gao Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VALERIE GAO MD (NPI 1467144899) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD494392) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467144899
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE GAOCredential: MD
Location Address5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1301
Mailing Address5150 Centre Ave, Upmc Cancer Pavilion, 4th Floor, Office 427Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1309
Phone(412) 623-2121
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1467144899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD494392
Definition
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD494392 (PA)
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Valerie Gao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15232 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JINGZHOU HOU
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3, THE HILLMAN CANCER CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 235-1020
ANTOINE BEJJANI MD
Internal Medicine
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 692-4888
MIKAELA NICOLE MONDSCHEIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 647-2811
JOSEPH HELBLING
Physician Assistant
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3, 3RD FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 235-1020
KATHRYN MARY VESSEL MD
Internal Medicine
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 235-1020
GINA LOUISE LAMM PA-C
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 235-1020
ELISABETH L. PAIVA PA-C
Physician Assistant
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 235-1020
JOHN RHEE
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
5115 CENTRE AVE FL 3
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Allegheny County (412) 235-1020

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Valerie Gao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Gao is 1467144899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2023.

Where is Valerie Gao located?

Valerie Gao practices at 5115 Centre Ave Fl 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The listed phone number is (412) 623-2121.

What is Valerie Gao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Valerie Gao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Gao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Gao was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.