LING GAO M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1689602260
Dermatology in Little Rock, AR

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4301 W. MARKHAM, SLOT 576, DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY, UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIENCES, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 526-4861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ling Gao M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

LING GAO M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1689602260) is an individual dermatology provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-6420) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689602260
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameLING GAOCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address4301 W. MARKHAM, SLOT 576, DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY, UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIENCESLittle Rock, AR 72205
Mailing Address4301 W Markham, Slot 576,, University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR 72205 · (501) 526-4861
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2015
✔ NPI 1689602260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-6420
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
4301 W. MARKHAM, SLOT 576, Little Rock, AR 72205

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid183173001AR
Medicare PIN5AD936884AR

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)

Ling Gao M.d., Ph.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ling Gao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Addiction Medicine
14591 NEWPORT AVE
Tustin, CA 92780
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,052 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
101 THE CITY DR S
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72205 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Ling Gao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ling Gao is 1689602260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Ling Gao located?

Ling Gao practices at 4301 W. Markham, Slot 576 Dept Of Dermatology, Univ Of Arkansas For Med Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 526-4861.

What is Ling Gao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Ling Gao enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ling Gao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ling Gao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group (Tustin, CA) and Uci Department Of Dermatology (Orange, CA). Each 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 Ling Gao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ling Gao was last updated on February 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.