DR. MARIA LUZ LAO MD
NPI 1801851498
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Pella, IA

Q: What is Maria Lao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Lao is 1801851498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.

Q: What is Maria Lao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Lao was last updated on February 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.6/100

CMS Quality Rating

405 MONROE ST, PELLA, IA 50219(641) 621-2200(641) 621-2335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Dr. Maria Luz Lao Md NPPES

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

DR. MARIA LUZ LAO MD (NPI 1801851498) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Pella, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-44765) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801851498

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RB0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA LUZ LAOCredential: MD

Location Address405 MONROE STPella, IA 50219-1290

Mailing Address405 Monroe StPella, IA 50219-1290 · (641) 621-2200 · Fax (641) 621-2335

Phone(641) 621-2200

Fax(641) 621-2335

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2021

✔ NPI 1801851498 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RB0002X

License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-44765

Definition

An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD-44765 (IA), 41967 (MN), 9263 (SD)

405 MONROE ST, Pella, IA 50219

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Other Identifiers 8

Other0407616MN · Medica

Other1294495MN · America's Ppo

Medicaid242266200MN

Other1020515MN · Preferred One

Other167096MN · Ucare

OtherHP29135MN · Healthpartners

Other514K0LAMN · Bcbs Of Mn

OtherMD-44765IA · Iowa License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Avera Health Plans and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Maria Luz Lao Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618955683

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171211002654

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 Maria Lao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pella Regional Health Center

Same address

Multi-Specialty

405 MONROE ST
Pella, IA 50219

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1578520888 (Iowa)
129 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053369405 (641) 628-3832

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 2

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

53 services18 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

23 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160083

Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Knoxville, IA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number161355

Location1002 South Lincoln StreetKnoxville, IA 50138 · Marion County

Emergency services

Pella Regional Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Pella, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number161367

Location404 Jefferson StreetPella, IA 50219 · Marion County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mahaska Health Partnership

Critical Access Hospitals · Oskaloosa, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161379

Location1229 C Avenue EastOskaloosa, IA 52577 · Mahaska 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.

81.6/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

87.55

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

51.12

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

8 suppliers55 claims100 services$6.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

6 suppliers20 claims20 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$19.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$49.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers43 claims43 services$113.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

CENTRAL IOWA PODIATRY INC

Podiatrist

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 628-3542

CLAIRE MARIE GROTH

Dietitian, Registered

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 621-2325

ALLISON DOP PHARM D

Pharmacist

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 621-2444

DR. TEREASA L. VAN ZEE DO

Family Medicine

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 621-2200

MADISON PAIGE STALEY

Physician Assistant

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 621-2200

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 628-3832

ELIZABETH AUDREY VERMEER

Physical Therapist

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 628-3832

DR. ROBERT SCOT DYKSTRA DO

Family Medicine

405 MONROE ST
PELLA, IA 50219

Marion County (641) 621-2200

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 Maria Lao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Lao is 1801851498. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006.

Where is Maria Lao located?

Maria Lao practices at 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219. The listed phone number is (641) 621-2200.

What is Maria Lao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Is Maria Lao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Lao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Maria Lao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Lao reassigns Medicare benefits to Pella Regional Health Center (Pella, IA). 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 Maria Lao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Lao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, Medica and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Maria Lao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Maria Lao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Lao is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Pella Regional Health Center and Mahaska Health Partnership.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Lao was last updated on February 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.