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WEI DONG GAO M.D.
NPI 1629011275
Anesthesiology in Baltimore, MD

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 N WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21287(410) 955-6353 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Wei Dong Gao M.d. NPPES

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

WEI DONG GAO M.D. (NPI 1629011275) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D58261) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629011275
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWEI DONG GAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 N WOLFE STBaltimore, MD 21287-0005
Mailing AddressPo Box 64382Baltimore, MD 21264-4382
Phone(410) 955-6353
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1629011275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D58261
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License D58261 (MD)
600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINH64670MD
Medicaid512407700MD
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedKR78D602MD
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedKR79D603MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wei Dong Gao M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3971634569
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100625000439
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Wei Dong Gao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Johns Hopkins University
Same address
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 4,483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023018413 (410) 933-1182

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
45 services44 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
42 services42 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
30 services29 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
30 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
24 services23 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Johns Hopkins Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210009
Location600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

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.

PAMELA KIMZEY DONOHUE SCD, PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
600 N WOLFE ST, NELSON 2-133
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-5232
MR. CHRISTOPHER DAVID SCHRIEBER M.S., PA-C
Physician Assistant
600 N WOLFE ST, MARBURG B-186
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-8708
DR. SABRINA CHRISTINE SOPHA M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-3580
SANDRA KING D.H.
Dental Hygienist
600 N WOLFE ST, BLALOCK 266
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-6662
THERESA J RUDDY C.P.N.P., CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-5260
DR. SUMAN PAUL M.B.B.S, PHD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-5000
MS. SARAH CATHERINE COLLICA
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (443) 287-4701
JEFF S EHRESMAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 N WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Baltimore City (410) 955-5000

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 Wei Dong Gao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wei Dong Gao is 1629011275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Wei Dong Gao located?

Wei Dong Gao practices at 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287. The listed phone number is (410) 955-6353.

What is Wei Dong Gao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Wei Dong Gao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wei Dong Gao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Wei Dong Gao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wei Dong Gao reassigns Medicare benefits to Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Wei Dong Gao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Wei Dong Gao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wei Dong Gao is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wei Dong Gao was last updated on June 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.